Keeping the politics out of politics not on
Keeping the politics out of politics not on
Elections should be about politics, Victor Billot writes.
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Nibbling away at our snowline
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Nibbling away at our snowline
It is one of the greatest experiences the South Island has to offer — breathing in the crisp, cold air after a bitter southerly spell which has left the mountain plastered with thick, low snow.
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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: Palestine, landfills and ACC
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Letters to the Editor: Palestine, landfills and ACC
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the call to recognise Palestine, a debate about waste and landfills, and a quick and superficial review of ACC.
Rough road ahead for Waikato Medical School
Rough road ahead for Waikato Medical School
A battle for high standards and credibility awaits the new Waikato Medical School, Gil Barbezat writes.
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Team faces serious opposition
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Team faces serious opposition
The Peter Dawson Cup match between Canterbury and Otago, at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday, should provide the public with an interesting exhibition.
How they are shooting MMP messenger
How they are shooting MMP messenger
MMP’s critics may have an agenda when criticising the electoral system, Philip Temple writes.
Flagging the problem of progressive nationalism for the Left
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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Unhelpful moves from Health Minister
The government needs to rethink its clumsy approach to collective bargaining in the public sector.