Star Opinion

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

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.

Opinion: Will the Deon Swiggs saga impact Dalziel?

Lianne Dalziel in council chambers. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Opinion: Will the Deon Swiggs saga impact Dalziel?

Opinion: Whatever way you cut it the Deon Swiggs saga is not a good look for Lianne Dalziel.

Opinion: Look west for a great stadium

The Multi-Use Arena is proposed to go in the central city.

Opinion: Look west for a great stadium

If Cantabrians want a great sports stadium, look to what has been built in Sydney.

Opinion: Hands off our plan to put lights at Hagley Oval

The Hagley Oval lights saga feels too much like déjà vu.

Opinion: Bridges has a lot to learn

Opinion: Bridges has a lot to learn

Simon Bridges has been riding a big wave this week during his relatively short time as leader of the National Party – Labour’s alleged sex assault debacle.

Opinion: Sumner crime cameras should have number plate tech

Police will meet with city council staff to clarify issues over resourcing, provision and...

Opinion: Sumner crime cameras should have number plate tech

Sumner lends itself to having surveillance cameras at each end of the village with number plate recognition technology, says resident Jens Christensen.