One mine, one mineral, one question
Dunedin businessman Sir Ian Taylor has questions to ask Minister for Resources Shane Jones about Santana Minerals’ proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine.A few weeks ago Shane Jones challenged me to...
Opinion
In living memory
In living memory
For many New Zealanders in 1986 a holiday was something which could often be taken for granted.
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Can’t have a casual view of corruption
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Can’t have a casual view of corruption
We have been naive in New Zealand. Our ‘‘she’ll be right’’ and ‘‘no worries’’ attitudes help corruption to take root.
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For Willis, the govt’s LNG terminal proposal is a gas, gas, gas
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For Willis, the govt’s LNG terminal proposal is a gas, gas, gas
In Parliament, much like life itself, things move swiftly. The burning issue of the day can flame out in a matter of hours, let alone last an actual 24 hour news cycle.
Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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Getting down and dirty with the govt
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Getting down and dirty with the govt
There is no nice way of putting it — New Zealand has always been a convenient dumping ground for old cars and their puffs of blue smoke from across the world.
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Blustery day at the Cale
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Blustery day at the Cale
The Otago amateur athletic championships were decided on the Caledonian Ground on Saturday before an attendance of about 1200.
What would it take for Luxon to quit?
What would it take for Luxon to quit?
Analysis - If anyone is going to convince Christopher Luxon it's time to step aside from the prime ministership, it's his forerunner and friend Sir John Key.
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We need to sort out the attitude problem to sort out poverty
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We need to sort out the attitude problem to sort out poverty
New Zealanders have a serious attitude problem when it comes to poverty.
Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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A tale of two stories
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A tale of two stories
Politicians complaining about the media is nothing new: for as long as there have been reporters members of Parliament have felt hard done by in the way their actions have been covered.
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Omimi stud’s record cow
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Omimi stud’s record cow
The Rosevale Stud is famous for being the home of Burkeyje Sylvia Posch, now recognised as the greatest cow in the world.
Nato alliance still alive and kicking despite various reports to the contrary
Nato alliance still alive and kicking despite various reports to the contrary
Reports of the demise of Nato are premature, Richard Byrne writes.
‘Dig, baby, dig’ a high-risk strategy
‘Dig, baby, dig’ a high-risk strategy
Mines have proven to be bad neighbours, Bendigo, Victoria resident Ian Magee writes.
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ACC law flaws
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ACC law flaws
New Zealand would grind to a halt without volunteers.
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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: Haynes House, policy and 'Slurry St'
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Letters to the Editor: Haynes House, policy and 'Slurry St'
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the destruction of Haynes House, strategic independence in a changing world, and a "vibrant" Surrey St.
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The robot will now read today’s lesson
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The robot will now read today’s lesson
Ooooh, the creep of technology.
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Level crossing dilemma
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Level crossing dilemma
In a statement covering efforts to minimise the dangers of level crossings, the Secretary of the Railways Board said that it was impossible to eliminate them all on account of the cost.
Red card ref abuse
Red card ref abuse
Over the years I have spent a large chunk of my weekends running around in the middle of rugby fields across the South, whistle in hand, trying to keep a game flowing.