Covid focus fine but other threats lurking
Has our sense of proportion gone for a Burton? Culturally, politically, and ecologically, our time is one of unprecedented crumbling.
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Bathing expert extols cure
Bathing expert extols cure
A plea for the serious consideration of expanding spa work in New Zealand is made by the Government Balneologist at Rotorua in his annual report.
Circumstances conspire to benefit NZ
Circumstances conspire to benefit NZ
New Zealand can be well pleased with the trade deal in principle with the United Kingdom, announced last week.
Nobody should be in danger on a film set
Nobody should be in danger on a film set
As filmmakers who work with firearms, Christopher Gist and Sarah Mayberry write about what is important in on-set safety.
Taking responsibility for health is not at odds with worship
Taking responsibility for health is not at odds with worship
Are vaccine mandates a threat to churches, asks Gareth Jones.
Take advice on implications of Covid-19 on leases
Take advice on implications of Covid-19 on leases
If you are a commercial landlord or tenant, it is likely that you have been affected by the complications concerned with your lease during Covid-19.
MIQ inquiry welcome
MIQ inquiry welcome
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s decision to investigate the administration of the Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) booking system is welcome, but for many stranded New Zealanders it may be...
South Island’s plight: the pressure is on
South Island’s plight: the pressure is on
1, 2. 1, 2. 1, 1, 2, 2. 1, 2. No, not a sound check prior to a concert - it's the sound of National, Labour and Act NZ squabbling about what Covid-19 alert level the South Island should be at.
The last word
The last word
It is a frightening time when you are relying on the boss of Fifa to make the sensible call. In Gianni Infantino we trust.
Will traffic lights work for Sth Island?
Will traffic lights work for Sth Island?
The road map is on the seat next to you. The toolbox is tucked in the boot next to the picnic hamper. And now — isn’t it just typical? — some traffic lights have appeared on the horizon.
Good year for tourism
Good year for tourism
The direct revenue from the Tourist Department last year — £42,2l8 — was a record.
City Council team tickets
City Council team tickets
It seems bizarre at first glance. Why would two of the initial three “Team Dunedin” members stand against each other for the city mayoralty?
Three Waters reforms a precursor to co-governance of NZ
Three Waters reforms a precursor to co-governance of NZ
The Government is testing the waters to see what the reaction to the Three Waters proposal will be, writes Gerrard Eckhoff.
Calling time on abuse
Calling time on abuse
It seems barely a day goes by without news of workers being abused by customers in one area or another.
Please get your Covid vaccination
Please get your Covid vaccination
Covid isn’t leaving us at any point soon. It’s the unwanted guest lingering in the kitchen, eyeing up the half-full bottle of wine on the counter, and menacingly staring at your elderly grandmother, writes Jean Balchin.
Refugees in nightmarish situation
Refugees in nightmarish situation
As human misery mounts at Europe’s borders, a compassionate, joined-up solution to migration is required, writes The Observer.
Adieu to French navy visitors
Adieu to French navy visitors
About 8 o’clock yesterday morning the Mayor (Mr J. S. Douglas), accompanied by Mr F.O. Bridgman and Mr A.E. Usherwood, paid a visit to the French sloop of war Aldebaran prior to her leaving the...
Efficiency, restructuring and defending the indefensible
Efficiency, restructuring and defending the indefensible
The shambles which is my house is not always appreciated by visiting family members.
Hydrogen not energy option for Manapouri
Hydrogen not energy option for Manapouri
Plans for a hydrogen plant in the South are a waste of time and energy, writes Philip Temple.
The greening of the new Dunedin
The greening of the new Dunedin
Who would ever want to live in a concrete jungle, cramped and cowed by multi-storey monoliths on every side? A proper jungle would actually be far more appealing.