The options when choosing NZ’s strategic path
The options when choosing NZ’s strategic path
We can choose our place in the world, GrayeShattky writes.
Opinion
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Sticking together, or not
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Sticking together, or not
It should be no surprise New Zealand’s social cohesion post the Covid-19 pandemic is a mixed bag.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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Letters to the Editor: the stadium hotel, electric buses and Luxon
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Letters to the Editor: the stadium hotel, electric buses and Luxon
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the debacle of "our glorious stadium", all power to electric buses, and Luxon's bull dust economy.
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The threats are not working, so what comes next?
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The threats are not working, so what comes next?
Taco!
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Bridge taking shape
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Bridge taking shape
Sydney: The work of constructing the bridge is proceeding so rapidly that it is expected that the first section of 238 feet will be ready for erection in June.
The system we don’t want to talk about
The system we don’t want to talk about
Marketing plays a central role in promoting products that fuel addiction, chronic disease and inequality, Robert Aitken and Leah Watkins write.
Skirmish about taxation shows just how little has changed
Skirmish about taxation shows just how little has changed
Tax help is on the way, maybe, Harry Love writes.
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Letters to the Editor: Luxon, cars and Covid
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Letters to the Editor: Luxon, cars and Covid
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the personal attacks on Luxon, some sensible suggestions to reduce fuel use, and the report on long Covid.
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Remembering heroes who give succour
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Remembering heroes who give succour
In war, as in peace, it is always important to remember the work of those who care for and support others, and also those who in turn look after the carers.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Sean Yeo
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The secret diary of ... media coverage of the leadership coup
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The secret diary of ... media coverage of the leadership coup
Good morning and welcome to our special live politics blog which we will be running throughout this extraordinary day at Parliament.
In living memory
In living memory
Placards flew as the Prime Minister’s car left the Invermay Agricultural Centre in April 1986. Protesters rushed forward to hammer on the vehicle, which was dented.
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Larger celebrations
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Larger celebrations
Anzac Day, an anniversary of poignant but proud remembrance, was observed in Dunedin yesterday with ceremonies befitting the nature of the occasion and with appropriate tributes...
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Getting up to speed on a tricky first day/week at the office
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Getting up to speed on a tricky first day/week at the office
Starting a new job is always a testing time, trying to get used to new duties, get a handle on new responsibilities and familiarise yourself with new people.
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Remember them through everyday expressions
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Remember them through everyday expressions
Last week, Civis accused the venerable Dame Jacinda Ardern of lapsing on occasions into archaic language — the amongst and whilst of this world.
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Setting the standard
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Setting the standard
The Broadcasting Standards Authority, in taking on the elephant in the room, may well be stomped on itself.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
National’s problem: alliance of two parties pretending to be one
National’s problem: alliance of two parties pretending to be one
Christopher Luxon survives because his failing party cannot agree upon a successor.
Central Otago can handle the tourism boom, but only if we build smarter
Central Otago can handle the tourism boom, but only if we build smarter
The government has set an ambitious target of almost five million international visitors a year by 2034, a lift of more than a-third on where we sit today.