Opinion

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Letters to the Editor: Luxon, cars and Covid

Is your journey necessary? PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Letters to the Editor: Luxon, cars and Covid

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the personal attacks on Luxon, some sensible suggestions to reduce fuel use, and the report on long Covid.

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Remembering heroes who give succour

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Remembering heroes who give succour

In war, as in peace, it is always important to remember the work of those who care for and support others, and also those who in turn look after the carers.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Sean Yeo

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The secret diary of ... media coverage of the leadership coup

Pitchforks and torches at the ready, the press gallery listens to Prime Minister Christopher...

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The secret diary of ... media coverage of the leadership coup

Good morning and welcome to our special live politics blog which we will be running throughout this extraordinary day at Parliament.

In living memory

Placards flew as the Prime Minister’s car left the Invermay Agricultural Centre in April 1986. Protesters rushed forward to hammer on the vehicle, which was dented.

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Larger celebrations

Anzac Day at Dunedin: returned soldiers and a portion of the massed troops on the sports ground...

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Larger celebrations

Anzac Day, an anniversary of poignant but proud remembrance, was observed in Dunedin yesterday with ceremonies befitting the nature of the occasion and with appropriate tributes...

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Getting up to speed on a tricky first day/week at the office

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Getting up to speed on a tricky first day/week at the office

Starting a new job is always a testing time, trying to get used to new duties, get a handle on new responsibilities and familiarise yourself with new people.

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Remember them through everyday expressions

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Remember them through everyday expressions

Last week, Civis accused the venerable Dame Jacinda Ardern of lapsing on occasions into archaic language — the amongst and whilst of this world.

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Setting the standard

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Setting the standard

The Broadcasting Standards Authority, in taking on the elephant in the room, may well be stomped on itself.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

National’s problem: alliance of two parties pretending to be one

Gordon Coates, Reform leader 1925-36. PHOTO: OTAGO WITNESS

National’s problem: alliance of two parties pretending to be one

Christopher Luxon survives because his failing party cannot agree upon a successor.

Central Otago can handle the tourism boom, but only if we build smarter

An artist’s impression of the proposed Queenstown cable car station in Frankton. Image: Southern...

Central Otago can handle the tourism boom, but only if we build smarter

The government has set an ambitious target of almost five million international visitors a year by 2034, a lift of more than a-third on where we sit today.

Trust endangered by donation rules

Backed by whom? Party donation rules need greater clarity. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Trust endangered by donation rules

Rules governing donations need to be reviewed to preserve trust in politics, Sean Whittaker writes.

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Buy a poppy, by George

Poppy Day in Dunedin: some of those who helped to make up the big total in aid of soldiers’...

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Buy a poppy, by George

Yesterday marked two distinct occasions; one a national one, the other local. It was St George’s Day and it was Poppy Day.

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Smart move by NZ First

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Smart move by NZ First

New Zealand First’s promise to break up the supermarkets and bring food prices down is a smart political move.

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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: mines, ports and floods

Christopher Luxon meets TVNZ. Photo: RNZ/Jo Moir

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Letters to the Editor: mines, ports and floods

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the proposed gold mine in Bendigo, the planned inland port near Mosgiel, and flooding in South Dunedin.

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