Opinion

The Government last Friday rode roughshod over New Zealand's constitution, writes Prof Andrew Geddis.

Paul Tankard, of Dunedin, proposes a prize for the city's most sensitively restored building.

Shinzo Abe, now six months into his second try at being prime minister of Japan, is a puzzling man.

Robin Dicey, of Bannockburn, questions the Otago Regional Council's ''moral obligation'' to contribute to the proposed Tarras Water scheme.

Minutes from a recent Otago District Health Board meeting have been furtively leaked my way, on the promise I keep all details under my hat. Such discretion goes without saying. Tight-lipped silence is my bond.