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Flagging the problem of progressive nationalism for the Left

A pedestrian crossing daubed with St George's crosses in Canary Wharf, London. PHOTO: REUTERS

Flagging the problem of progressive nationalism for the Left

For left-wing political parties and movements, failing to connect a basic sense of national pride to their own ideologies remains a serious problem, David Jenkins writes....

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Sad end to a sad story

Road blocks near the scene of the Tom Phillips shooting. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Sad end to a sad story

It was almost certain that there was no way Marokopa man Tom Phillips’ long time on the run from the police was going to end well, and so it proved yesterday.

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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: RNZ, action at airport, SpaceX

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Letters to the Editor: RNZ, action at airport, SpaceX

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including direction of RNZ, action at airport supported and SpaceX mission.

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More to local body elections than just choosing a body

Where do I sit on VoterGraph™? PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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More to local body elections than just choosing a body

Voting papers for the local body elections are being sent out from today and you may notice they involve more work for you than last time.

Steadfastness, solidarity on show

The OUSA student general meeting on BDS. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Steadfastness, solidarity on show

Otago students are teaching lessons to their elders, Otago Staff For Palestine writes.

Dumb stuff, nice-to-haves, and absolute necessities

Dumb stuff, nice-to-haves, and absolute necessities

What really constitutes a necessity and a nice-to-have, Selwyn Yeoman writes.

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NZ soldier’s journey to court

Private Bill Clark visits murdered WW1 comrade Lance-corporal Cyril Cromar’s grave in Cologne,...

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NZ soldier’s journey to court

London, July 29: Events moved very rapidly with Mr W.O. Clark when he reached London en route to Cologne to give evidence in connection with the death of Cyril Cromar.

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Letters to the Editor: ratepayer pledge, health, language

The Dunedin Public Hospital is the middle of a major maintenance programme, but millions are...

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Letters to the Editor: ratepayer pledge, health, language

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including ratepayer pledge, health staffing and language.

Water woes government’s fault: they should fix it

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan makes his point at a Local Water Done Well public meeting in...

Water woes government’s fault: they should fix it

Local water is not being done at all well by the government, Bryan Cadogan writes.

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Delighted to be called a crazy cat lady

Jack, starting intently and making a point. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Delighted to be called a crazy cat lady

Every night before bed, I run through a certain routine. I comb and braid my hair, I clean my face and brush my teeth, I don my pyjamas and lay out my clothes for the following day with military...

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Gaza: not so much a genocide; more a real estate opportunity

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Gaza: not so much a genocide; more a real estate opportunity

A motley band of greedy fantasists got together at the White House a week ago and came up with a cunning plan to bring peace to the Middle East while lining their own pockets at the same time.

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Unhelpful moves from Health Minister

Health Minister Simeon Brown. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Unhelpful moves from Health Minister

The government needs to rethink its clumsy approach to collective bargaining in the public sector.

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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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Father, daughter ‘all well’

William Unitt and his daughter Dora depart Plymouth, England for New Zealand in their 20-foot...

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Father, daughter ‘all well’

London, September 6: A liner spoke to Mr Unitt in the middle of the Bay of Biscay. The voyagers reported "All well."

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The pursuit of justice

Dame Helen Winkelmann. Photo: Government House

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The pursuit of justice

First, the good news.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

Letters to the Editor: Environment, Waitaki Girls' and solar power

Public threat number one, allegedly... Shane Jones. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Letters to the Editor: Environment, Waitaki Girls' and solar power

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the environment, support for Waitaki Girls' High and solar power.

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The pointless exercise which might actually mean something

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The pointless exercise which might actually mean something

At the end of a long recess with no Parliament what is one to do when there is no House of Representatives to watch but to go to the ‘‘Clayton’s’’ Parliament - the Parliament you have when you are...

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The secret diary of ... Luxon’s last days

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The secret diary of ... Luxon’s last days

MONDAY: Thanks for tuning into my TikTok! Here I am at arrivals at Auckland International Airport, waiting for a Chinese millionaire investor who wants to buy property in NZ.

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