Promise in surprising political comeback
The political situation in Malaysia is fascinating to those with an interest in world affairs.
Opinion
Celebration and celebrity
Celebration and celebrity
What are we to make of the weekend’s royal wedding? Why did an audience of perhaps one to two billion people watch?
Traditional ceremony in changed times
Traditional ceremony in changed times
Later tonight, the most anticipated wedding of the year will take place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, when Prince Harry marries American actress Meghan Markle.
Budget sets tone for future
Budget sets tone for future
EDITORIAL: The Government has set the tone in Budget 2018 for what it expects to be more than one term in Government.
The hospice's place in the community
The hospice's place in the community
Worthy causes abound, and right up there among the most admirable has to be the Otago Community Hospice.
Timely information important
Timely information important
The spread of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is wider than expected and there are indications the number of infected farms will continue to grow.
Not too late to keep promise
Not too late to keep promise
The Prime Minister stands accused of breaking a promise and there would seem some foundation in the accusation.
An experience to cherish
An experience to cherish
Dunedin has this week been the focal point of about 1500 tourism industry representatives, including hundreds of overseas visitors.
New Zealand volcanoes erupt too
New Zealand volcanoes erupt too
Nature can be gentle, nature can be kind. Nature can stop people in their tracks with its astonishing beauty and its jaw-dropping charm.
Making the world more dangerous
Making the world more dangerous
It is hard not to react with horror to United States President Donald Trump's announcement to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Labour's grand education plans
Labour's grand education plans
Stage one of Labour's grand education plans is under way. Labour has acted on some of its election promises and now seeks to gather information.
Fewer cows no easy task
Fewer cows no easy task
Environment Minister David Parker is continuing his campaign to clean up New Zealand's waterways.
Animosity towards journalists
Animosity towards journalists
Reporters Without Borders’ 2018 World Press Freedom Index makes dismal reading.
Hospital rebuild: major milestone
Hospital rebuild: major milestone
The site has been chosen and the announcement has been made. The first part of what will be a long and difficult process of building a new hospital in Dunedin has begun.
Smelter future strengthened
Smelter future strengthened
After years of speculation about the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, good news arrived this week for Southland and industries servicing the smelter.
Choice and convenience shopping
Choice and convenience shopping
Offshore suppliers of low-valued imported goods to online shoppers in New Zealand will next year be required to register, collect and return New Zealand GST.
Editorial: Saving professional theatre
Saving professional theatre
The sudden closure of Dunedin's professional theatre has caused deep regret and sadness within the wider community.
Unravelling the Cosby case
Unravelling the Cosby case
The conviction of United States comedian Bill Cosby marked important milestones for his female accusers.
Lessons for Conservation Department
Lessons for Conservation Department
The Department of Conservation should have learned.
Housing people the priority
Housing people the priority
Plans for two major central Christchurch anchor projects — the Metro Sports Facility and multi-purpose stadium — are back on track, the Government says.