Bold changes for health system
Those who have been waiting for this Government to do something bold will have been buoyed by yesterday’s major announcement of a shake-up to the health system.
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Grief never disappears from royals’ or commoners’ lives
Grief never disappears from royals’ or commoners’ lives
She turns 95 today, but it seems wrong to wish Her Majesty many happy returns.
Research animals lack a proper voice
Research animals lack a proper voice
I am a researcher and lecturer in animal-human relationships in social services within the social work programme at the University of Otago.
The story of subsidies
The story of subsidies
There is something jarring about hearing millions of our taxpayer dollars are going to subsidise behemoth Amazon for its Lord of the Rings television series being filmed here.
The freedom to move
The freedom to move
Sure they’re comfortable, but those leggings and sports bras are also redefining modern femininity, find Hamilton academics Julie E. Brice and Holly Thorpe.
Taking tea, New Zealand-style
Taking tea, New Zealand-style
Tea growing is associated with hot climates and high altitudes in places like China, India, and other Asian, South American and African countries.
Gallaway remembered as the ‘consummate professional’
Gallaway remembered as the ‘consummate professional’
A man who worked with Iain Gallaway in the last 10 years of the late broadcaster’s career said he was the consummate professional.
Southern Say: Timely lesson in at times farcical session
Southern Say: Timely lesson in at times farcical session
You know it’s a strange week in politics when the normally mild-mannered Liz Craig is at the centre of the biggest storm.
The hills are alive
The hills are alive
Them thar hills appear to be winning a bigger place in the hearts of New Zealanders.
Athletes dispute championship
Athletes dispute championship
Athletes dispute championshipA protest was lodged by the Pacific Harrier Club against the awarding of the Otago Championship Banner to the University Club, on account of the points gained by a...
A board evaluation offers an opportunity
A board evaluation offers an opportunity
In my last column, I wrote about asking what type of director you want to be and taking lessons from observing others.
Time for new body to get to work
Time for new body to get to work
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has the authority and powers to lead effective and constructive systemic change, writes Warwick Brunton.
Can she hear the dogs barking?
Can she hear the dogs barking?
Dear Uncle Norm. . .
Land protection urgent
Land protection urgent
Every time young people have organised a Climate Strike protest, they have drawn petty criticism.
Injuries testing depth of every franchise
Injuries testing depth of every franchise
The list of who is unavailable is almost as long as who is available.
Skantha death must prompt change
Skantha death must prompt change
The sudden death of convicted murderer Venod Skantha on Wednesday was no doubt greeted with satisfaction by many, that a doctor who killed a teenager in a brutal and heartless manner was no more.
Cultural and faith narratives can help commission find answers
Cultural and faith narratives can help commission find answers
What moral frameworks will we use to shape our future economic models and practices, asks Andrew Shepherd.
Drug reform response confused
Drug reform response confused
Fresh calls for drug law reform have drawn a confused response from the Government thus far.
Train keeps rolling?
Train keeps rolling?
This seems like a good time to be waiting patiently at the station, wondering when the next train will arrive — or indeed if it will arrive at all.
Preventable MIQ failures yet again
Preventable MIQ failures yet again
The people of New Zealand, businesses under dire strain and families desperate to reunite across the Tasman have every reason to feel angry and upset.