Opinion

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Tahuna camp ready for influx

Motorists’ camp at Tahuna Park, Dunedin. Otago Witness, 19.1.1926

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Tahuna camp ready for influx

Speaking to a Daily Times reporter yesterday, Mr P.H. Power, secretary of the Otago Motor Club, said that there was every prospect of large numbers of visitors using the camping site at Tahuna Park.

Letters to the Editor: exams, fire trucks and the Treaty

Letters to the Editor: exams, fire trucks and the Treaty

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including avoiding "grade inflation" in universities, maintenance of fire trucks, and teaching the Treaty in schools.

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Close, but not a total Cop out

This panoramic image shows the plenary session at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem...

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Close, but not a total Cop out

Another year nearly gone, another Cop meeting over.

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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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Trump and other turkeys

U.S. President Donald Trump looks at Gobble, one of two turkeys ceremonially pardoned for...

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Trump and other turkeys

The influence of the United States on life in New Zealand was on full display this week, as it often is.

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The secret diary of . . . Christopher Luxon's last seconds

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The secret diary of . . . Christopher Luxon's last seconds

The rumour mill is rife that beleaguered National Party leader Christopher Luxon faces a leadership coup amid calls for his head to roll.

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Making sure only appropriate comments are made and heard

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Making sure only appropriate comments are made and heard

For many MPs this recess week has offered the chance for a much-needed rest following an exhausting week of overtime sitting under urgency.

In living memory . . .

This week in 1985, pupils of St Joseph's School celebrated international language week with a Samoan theme, including dancing and singing.

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Mornington School at 60

Oldest ex-pupil J.T. Hardie and youngest pupil Ruth Prout attend the 60th anniversary of...

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Mornington School at 60

On Saturday afternoon and evening were held the central functions in connection with the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Mornington School.

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A for effort

The A grade University of Otago. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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A for effort

Once upon a time, struggling university students could be consoled with the old adage "Cs get degrees".

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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: environment, egg beaters and fluffers

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Letters to the Editor: environment, egg beaters and fluffers

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the biggest threat to our environment, inappropriate behaviour from a minister, and the PM's shoogly fluffers.

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Government punches down on survivors of state abuse

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Government punches down on survivors of state abuse

Submissions for the government’s proposed Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill closed this week.

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Solemn dignity for Queen Mother

Memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, for the late Queen Alexandra. — Otago Witness,...

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Solemn dignity for Queen Mother

Beautiful in its conception and impressive in its solemn dignity was the memorial service for her late Majesty Alexandra, the Queen Mother, held in St Paul’s Cathedral yesterday morning.

Come all you weary and you anxious, and find rest for your souls in Jesus

Social media is driving distress. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Come all you weary and you anxious, and find rest for your souls in Jesus

Why are we so anxious, Stu Crossan writes.

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Plan has more questions than answers

Local Government Simon Watts (left) and RMA Minister Chris Bishop announced the planned changes...

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Plan has more questions than answers

The government’s belief that few people know who their regional councillors are and what those organisations do is about to be put to the test.

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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: mining, pollution and AI

Rams, medical science and psychological medicine. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Letters to the Editor: mining, pollution and AI

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the Santana opencast mining proposal, amending the Clean Air Standard, and fear and uncertainty over AI.

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