Star Opinion

Opinion: When a kick up the bum works

It’s amazing what a kick in the backside can do sometimes.

Opinion: Many ways to beat the burglars

Opinion: Many ways to beat the burglars

We had some good news about burglary rates over the holidays.

Opinion: Rugby or cricket - what is our summer sport?

It seems hard to fathom, but the Crusaders will play their first pre-season match tomorrow (Saturday) ahead of this year’s Super Rugby competition when they host the Hurricanes in Ashburton.

Opinion: The state of State Highway 1

What is it with people and places? Why are we always rushing hither and thither, from point A to points B, C and D? Why aren’t we happy to stay where we are?

Opinion: Return to work less depressing than watching Black Caps

The Black Caps tour of Australia was the greatest example of being under prepared and overly optimistic since Gallipoli.

Opinion: 10/10 for city's medical teams

Opinion: 10/10 for city's medical teams

The Star editor in chief Barry Clarke had a personal experience with Christchurch paramedics and hospital staff on Christmas Eve.

Opinion: Work still needed to bridge rugby gender gap

Kendra Cocksedge. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

Opinion: Work still needed to bridge rugby gender gap

Hamish Bidwell writes about how gender barriers remain within New Zealand Rugby.

Opinion: Harness racing chiefs shouldn't shoot the messenger

Opinion: Harness racing chiefs shouldn't shoot the messenger

The harness racing industry has been in the spotlight over the past 12 months, mostly for all of the wrong reasons.

Opinion: The 'fundamental flaw' in stadium plan

So what kind of a stadium Christchurch will get has finally been unveiled.

Opinion: Boys should be allowed to be boys and have fun

A number of Crusaders enjoyed some harmless fun while on a player's stag party on Saturday.

Opinion: Boys should be allowed to be boys and have fun

The Star editor in chief Barry Clarke writes about how boys should be left to be boys after he witnessed a special celebration over the weekend.

Opinion: Tell us how the $30k was spent

Six weeks ago Christchurch City Council’s new chief executive Dawn Baxendale was asked if she would be using all of the ratepayer-funded $30,000 relocation expenses to move from England.

Opinion: Council's secret service brigade

The Star editor in chief Barry Clarke looks at whether Christchurch City Council has allegedly been manipulating information to keep it away from the public.

Opinion: Jenny, why won't you talk to us?

The publicly elected new chairwoman of ECan has tripped at her first hurdle - she is not doing interviews.

Another boring and forgettable cup final

South Africa's Faf de Klerk kicks from the ruck - again. Photo: Getty Images

Another boring and forgettable cup final

Most times when a great game is played, the cliche of "someone has to lose" gets wheeled out.

Opinion: Park should rue missed chances

Christchuch mayoral candiate Darryll Park. Photo: Supplied.

Opinion: Park should rue missed chances

OPINION: The mayoral race has been and gone.

Opinion: Let's make provincial rugby and league great again

Come Saturday afternoon Canterbury could hold the Ranfurly Shield.

Opinion: Let's make provincial rugby and league great again

There’s no hiding from the fact both competitions have fallen flat over the years.

Opinion: Library closures, that rings a bell

Opinion: I read former mayor Garry Moore's opinion piece in the city's daily newspaper this week with interest.

Debate fuels Amberley's spirit

Increased competition from low-cost operator NPD may lead to further petrol price cuts in Dunedin...

Debate fuels Amberley's spirit

Tony Trewinnard, who organised a petition opposed to the proposed siting of NPD’s new fuel stop in Amberley, says the debate has left the Amberley community stronger.