Tolerance New Zealand's real religion
White nationalists, Islamophobes and other hate groups openly extol a clear goal - to separate ''them'' from ''us''. In the wake of Friday's terrorist attack, it seems prudent to confront the myth...
Opinion
Gun law changes must proceed
Gun law changes must proceed
As well as the horror, grief and solidarity stemming from Friday's terror attack, further issues have been thrust into focus. One of those issues, and one the Government is determined to act on rapidly, is gun control.
Kia kaha, Christchurch
Kia kaha, Christchurch
Atta Elayyan worked for a tech company, and was goalkeeper for the New Zealand futsal team.
Queenstown's growing pains
Queenstown's growing pains
"It is an obvious fact that rates derived from a population of 2460 people are not going to be enough to pay for the establishment and maintenance of services." So said an editorial in Queenstown...
Youth climate action could go further
Youth climate action could go further
Today, around the country and around the South, children will be forgoing school for the School Strike 4 Climate protest. The global movement today's event is part of stems from last year's well...
Funky fashion
Funky fashion
It is hard to enhance the Dunedin Railway Station when a sapphire sky complements the basalt and Oamaru stone solidity of the tourist-beloved structure.
When country comes to town
When country comes to town
The Ferris wheel has been dismantled, the Jack Russell terriers are having a well-earned rest and the Upper Clutha A&P showgrounds have returned to a quiet green oasis in bustling Wanaka.
Approaching winter our chance to shine
Approaching winter our chance to shine
While it still feels like summer across most of the South, there are tell-tale signs winter is on its way.
The tooth really hurts
The tooth really hurts
It is no mystery why universal dental care has long been placed in the too-hard basket by a succession of New Zealand governments.
Capital gains tax and fairness
Capital gains tax and fairness
If one concept encapsulates the "Kiwi way of life", it is fairness.
Standing up for women
Standing up for women
Today is International Women's Day, and if those words are enough to make you stop reading then this message is aimed squarely at you.
Certainty should be the Brexit goal
Certainty should be the Brexit goal
No matter what one thinks about Brexit, millions of British think differently. It is a polarising issue which has somehow created more and deeper splits the longer it has gone on.
Routinely arming police
Routinely arming police
The issue of whether New Zealand police should routinely carry firearms arises regularly. It is a matter which has been backed by the Police Association, the police officers' union, and this view...
Don't forget your roots
Don't forget your roots
Some great things have come out of the University of Otago.
National shift worth acknowledging
National shift worth acknowledging
Nary a whisper has been uttered about it, but the National Party has recently released an environmental discussion document suggesting a range of moves which, no matter where one stands politically...
Saving southern polytechnics
Saving southern polytechnics
Make no mistake. The Government's initial proposals to change vocational education are massive. They represent a revolution not an evolution.
What next for Dunedin's George St?
What next for Dunedin's George St?
The Dunedin City Council is consulting on the future of George St's retail zone. With a pot of money to spend, necessary maintenance work to do and a long gap since the area's last major investment...
Open season in Arrowtown
Open season in Arrowtown
It is entirely appropriate that a special New Zealand Open will this week be held at the place that saved the golf tournament.
No shame in emphasising fun
No shame in emphasising fun
There is a three-word phrase regularly rolled out by opponents of anything designed to emphasise the fun of playing sport.
Setback for transport innovation
Setback for transport innovation
The debacle with the locking Lime scooters has left a bitter taste.