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Our place in the world
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gave the first of what will likely be a series of pre-Budget speeches earlier this week.
Opinion
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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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No failure, the fees-free scheme achieved many good things
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No failure, the fees-free scheme achieved many good things
The National-led coalition government has confirmed it will scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
As new wars proliferate, relevant to remember those who refuse to fight
As new wars proliferate, relevant to remember those who refuse to fight
A message from Kevin Clements on International Conscientious Objectors Day.
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While one war is paused, another one is rumbling along
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While one war is paused, another one is rumbling along
There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused.
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Big lifting job on waterfront
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Big lifting job on waterfront
A railway sleeping car was safely shipped on board the Waihemo yesterday morning.
Digging in the dirt and sailing on the seas provide lessons in faith
Digging in the dirt and sailing on the seas provide lessons in faith
Katie Marcar considers lessons on faith from Master and Commander.
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Letters to Editor: Uni fees, councils and a visit from Trump
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Letters to Editor: Uni fees, councils and a visit from Trump
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including scrapping of fees free, reorganising councils and the day Trump came to town.
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Paediatric care delays concerning
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Paediatric care delays concerning
A parent knows there is something wrong with their child.
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Cartoonist's view - Yeo
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Cartoonist's view - Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
The need for one Otago council
The need for one Otago council
Lessons from Australia enforce the need for one council for Otago, Leanne Mash writes.
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Eat or be eaten: why grisly croc headline lures
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Eat or be eaten: why grisly croc headline lures
‘‘Missing hotelier found inside huge crocodile airlifted from river,’’ is an irresistible headline for everyone except the hotelier, his friends and family, and the croc.
Investors not demons, but vital for housing
Investors not demons, but vital for housing
The Australian Federal Budget delivered on Tuesday has caused a huge amount of concern for renters who will face much higher rents in the future as a result of the government changes.
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Letters to Editor: Waitaki debt, Queens Dr, well done Landers
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Letters to Editor: Waitaki debt, Queens Dr, well done Landers
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including Waitaki debt, the Queens Drive trial and praise for the Highlanders.
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Snow in Upper Clutha
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Snow in Upper Clutha
The weather cleared in the Cromwell district yesterday morning, and the whole valley was covered in a mantle of white.
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The cash cow of conservation
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The cash cow of conservation
As the first frosts of late autumn begin to bite, New Zealand’s great outdoors is looking superb.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
Cruise ships’ value to economy doubtful
Cruise ships’ value to economy doubtful
The value of cruise ships to an economy is questionable, James Higham writes.
Why the integrity of timely data matters more than ever
Why the integrity of timely data matters more than ever
Statistics are changing with the times, Stats NZ CEO Colin Lynch writes.
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General strike in UK called off
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General strike in UK called off
London, May 12 (Received May 13, at 1.15am): After a two hours’ meeting to-day the Trade Union Council went to Downing Street.