Misleading statements undermine trust
It has happened yet again.
Opinion
Democracy failing as restriction to end war
Democracy failing as restriction to end war
Is the spread of democracy the key to eliminating the scourge of war, asks Niamh O’Donnell.
Trash talk
Trash talk
Is it a rubbish argument? Or is there a fair case to say this is indeed potentially harsh treatment of a special group of young residents of the South?
Cervical programme finally gets push
Cervical programme finally gets push
Those who have been pressing for improvements to the national cervical screening programme will be pleased at the recent announcement from Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.
Workers can transfer from wage freeze
Workers can transfer from wage freeze
You would be hard pressed to find an economist who would argue against the merits of fiscal responsibility and controlling government debt.
Future Duke of Kent visits graves
Future Duke of Kent visits graves
Prince George, who is now a midshipman in HMS Ajax, was a member of the party who accompanied Admiral Sir J.M. de Robeck on a visit to the Gallipoli battle area and cemeteries. The Prince went to...
Draft system might make domestic rugby more super
Draft system might make domestic rugby more super
We are now hearing, regularly, that rugby in New Zealand is a game in crisis.
Screen time a mixed blessing
Screen time a mixed blessing
How, some 25 years after accessing the internet became relatively commonplace for our teenagers, do we view the impact it is having on their lives?
Harbour tug takes a test trip
Harbour tug takes a test trip
The tug Dunedin, which went out of commission in April, 1918, in consequence of her boilers being condemned, is once again almost ready for active service.
Global food demand on fraught path
Global food demand on fraught path
My eldest son is flatting and when he comes to visit, one of the first things he does is open our fridge and moan about the price of cheese. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? I remember doing the same...
‘Fair pay’ diminishes competitiveness
‘Fair pay’ diminishes competitiveness
Although the Government’s decisions on "fair pay" agreements might take time to implement, the impact should not be underestimated.
Access to housing being held back by virtuous regulations
Access to housing being held back by virtuous regulations
The solution for the housing crisis is more houses, not more rules, writes Hilary Calvert.
‘4 Ps’ useful when comparing advisers
‘4 Ps’ useful when comparing advisers
With interest rates at their lowest levels in living memory and a government that seems determined to try to break New Zealanders’ love affair with property, I have noticed a significant increase...
Tourism funding welcomed
Tourism funding welcomed
The $100million shot in the arm for South Island communities reliant on overseas tourism may be the fillip these places need to help their planning.
Editorial: Correcting the anti-vax myths
Correcting the anti-vax myths
New Zealand, we have frequently and famously been told, is a team of five million when it comes to the struggle with Covid-19.
Japan heir arrives in England
Japan heir arrives in England
Japan heir arrives in EnglandLondon, May 7: The Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito, accompanied by his Imperial Highness Prince Kanin, arrived at Spithead on board the battleships Katori and Kashima,...
Southern Say: Thorny debate keeps Dean’s hands full
Southern Say: Thorny debate keeps Dean’s hands full
Speaker Trevor Mallard has instituted a new policy in recent weeks, where each day one of his assistant Speakers reads the prayer which starts the proceedings of Parliament.
Dismay continuing over city parking
Dismay continuing over city parking
The availability of car parking in Dunedin’s central city (or lack thereof) has been causing dismay and distress for some years now, for residents and businesses alike.
Silence, once unpalatable, made space for deeper insights
Silence, once unpalatable, made space for deeper insights
Jenny Beck discusses the blessing of silence.
New Zealand, China and realpolitik
New Zealand, China and realpolitik
Oh, to be the idealist in the real world.