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Free speech battling to survive the culture wars

Charlie Kirk was an ally of US President Donald Trump. File photo: Reuters

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Free speech battling to survive the culture wars

Several years ago, Civis watched with dismay as a senior executive at a Californian tech company was forced out because of his conservative views.

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Holidays Act simplification overdue

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Holidays Act simplification overdue

On any list of legislation desperately needing overhauling, the Resource Management Act will always figure prominently.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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At yesterday’s meeting of the Otago Harbour Board the Chairman (Mr L. Loudon), with the aid of a plan, explained the position regarding a triangular piece of land at the intersection of Harrow and Hanover streets, leased by the executors of the late George Morgan.

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A perfect two-state solution for those inconvenient flags

Flagging interest in the Palestine and Israel flags. GRAPHIC: GETTY IMAGES

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A perfect two-state solution for those inconvenient flags

Hannah eyed the flags warily.

Lawsuits, cancellations, bullying

US President Donald Trump takes questions at a recent press conference. PHOTO: REUTERS

Lawsuits, cancellations, bullying

Donald Trump is systematically destroying press freedom, Denis Muller writes.

Is one’s good fortune a matter of chance, fate, providence or reward?

Is one’s good fortune a matter of chance, fate, providence or reward?

Living well does not mean controlling fortune Graham Redding writes.

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Flying the flag for feathered friends

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Flying the flag for feathered friends

So much awful stuff fills the airwaves wherever you look these days that any glint of light relief or shimmer of something other than death and destruction is guaranteed to capture the public’s...

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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: Albany St, Mosgiel and supermarkets

The Albany St cycleway project was scrapped last month. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Letters to the Editor: Albany St, Mosgiel and supermarkets

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the controversial Albany St cycleway, the high cost of groceries, and a planting project in Mosgiel.

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Hunting, not gathering, by the Heathcote

New regulations are coming into force for the West Coast whitebaiting season. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Hunting, not gathering, by the Heathcote

Mike's retirement is classical.

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Italian-Prussian union

Princess Mafalda of Italy marries Prince Philip of Hesse at the Royal Castle of Racconigi, Turin....

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Italian-Prussian union

Rome, September 23: Princess Mafalda was to-day married to Prince Philip of Hesse in the presence of the Royal Family in medieval and almost pastoral settings.

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Too late for a Palestinian state?

Displaced Palestinians flee northern Gaza. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Too late for a Palestinian state?

Ten more countries are recognising Palestine as a sovereign state in the course of this week.

Islam in NZ shows power of pluralism

The Jummah Prayer at the Al-Huda Mosque in Dunedin. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Islam in NZ shows power of pluralism

New Zealand’s Muslims are a strategic social asset, Abdullah Drury writes.

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Albany St flip-flop unedifying

The Albany St project was part of a initiative which aimed to provide a safe walking and cycling...

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Albany St flip-flop unedifying

The only consensus around the contentious Albany St Connection project is that the Dunedin City Council decision-making around it has been a mess.

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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: the hoiho, Gaza and Charlie Kirk

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Letters to the Editor: the hoiho, Gaza and Charlie Kirk

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including raising awareness of the hoiho, the lack of moral courage around Gaza, and the Charlie Kirk tragedy.

Alcohol laws are loosening: guess who is smiling?

Should wine be available 24/7? PHOTO: ODT FILES

Alcohol laws are loosening: guess who is smiling?

Only one party stand to win from alcohol law reforms, Sarah Sneyd writes.

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Lucky escapes, heroism at crash

Wreckage of a derailed train at Te Aute, Hawke’s Bay in which three people were killed. — Otago...

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Lucky escapes, heroism at crash

Napier, September 23: The news of the disastrous accident to the Palmerston North-Napier mail train yesterday afternoon created the utmost consternation, both in Napier and in Hastings.

Being on Spotify: still wondering why

The Bats, going round and down and away from Spotify. Photo: Paul Kean

Being on Spotify: still wondering why

Local musicians are pulling their music from a platform that increasingly devalues the relationship between artist and audience, Michael Holland writes.

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