Letters to the Editor: exams, fire trucks and the Treaty
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including avoiding "grade inflation" in universities, maintenance of fire trucks, and teaching the Treaty in schools.
Opinion
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Close, but not a total Cop out
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Close, but not a total Cop out
Another year nearly gone, another Cop meeting over.
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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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Trump and other turkeys
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Trump and other turkeys
The influence of the United States on life in New Zealand was on full display this week, as it often is.
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The secret diary of . . . Christopher Luxon's last seconds
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The secret diary of . . . Christopher Luxon's last seconds
The rumour mill is rife that beleaguered National Party leader Christopher Luxon faces a leadership coup amid calls for his head to roll.
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Making sure only appropriate comments are made and heard
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Making sure only appropriate comments are made and heard
For many MPs this recess week has offered the chance for a much-needed rest following an exhausting week of overtime sitting under urgency.
In living memory . . .
In living memory . . .
This week in 1985, pupils of St Joseph's School celebrated international language week with a Samoan theme, including dancing and singing.
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Mornington School at 60
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Mornington School at 60
On Saturday afternoon and evening were held the central functions in connection with the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Mornington School.
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A for effort
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A for effort
Once upon a time, struggling university students could be consoled with the old adage "Cs get degrees".
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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: environment, egg beaters and fluffers
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Letters to the Editor: environment, egg beaters and fluffers
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the biggest threat to our environment, inappropriate behaviour from a minister, and the PM's shoogly fluffers.
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Government punches down on survivors of state abuse
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Government punches down on survivors of state abuse
Submissions for the government’s proposed Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill closed this week.
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Solemn dignity for Queen Mother
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Solemn dignity for Queen Mother
Beautiful in its conception and impressive in its solemn dignity was the memorial service for her late Majesty Alexandra, the Queen Mother, held in St Paul’s Cathedral yesterday morning.
Come all you weary and you anxious, and find rest for your souls in Jesus
Come all you weary and you anxious, and find rest for your souls in Jesus
Why are we so anxious, Stu Crossan writes.
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Plan has more questions than answers
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Plan has more questions than answers
The government’s belief that few people know who their regional councillors are and what those organisations do is about to be put to the test.
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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: mining, pollution and AI
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Letters to the Editor: mining, pollution and AI
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the Santana opencast mining proposal, amending the Clean Air Standard, and fear and uncertainty over AI.
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The Vellacott dictum and Kalgoorlie water
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The Vellacott dictum and Kalgoorlie water
Some years ago a gentleman from Perth in Western Australia got in touch about some matter.
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Orphans join their fellow men
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Orphans join their fellow men
Yesterday afternoon about 60 sailors from the Dunedin entertained 260 children from the various orphanages at the Exhibition.
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Ukraine: once more around the loop
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Ukraine: once more around the loop
If the Ukrainians feel the time has come to surrender to the Russians, they don’t need Donald Trump’s help.