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The Queenstown Lakes District Council is expecting receive four new Special Housing Area...

'The party is over': Queenstown is not OK

OPINION: There's a bloody big elephant stampeding through the streets of Queenstown and no one, it seems, can see it. And if someone doesn’t do something soon, that bloody big elephant is going to...

Governing for every New Zealander, not 'extremist’ policies

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman wonders if the government and prime minister really understand what governing for every New Zealander means.

Taking the taboo out of talking poo

Opinion: If you’re one of the thousands of Cantabrians who head to the lakes over summer you might notice posters and advertising reminding you of the harmful impact of poo on water quality.

The real issue with wardrobe critic Ken

Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry and the real issue with wardrobe critic Ken

Opinion: A New Zealander called Ken was rushed to the burns unit in critical condition after commenting on Hilary Barry's outfit last night, writes Vera Alves.

Trotting cup day dodges a major bullet

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke writes about the success of the New Zealand Trotting Cup but says harness racing officials would have been shaking in their boots two weeks ago over a major ongoing court case.

NZ's path to United Nations Agenda 2030

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says the Government has not been transparent about the United Nations Agenda 2030 goals – nor the policy implications of “eliminating inequality”.

Opinion: Is this the end for those blasted fireworks?

Opinion: Is this the end for those blasted fireworks?

The sale of fireworks has been scaled back incrementally over the lifespan of this generation of New Zealanders. Could it be time to signal an end to individual sales?

Repealing democratic rights

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says the centre-right voters who voted strategically for Labour to keep the Greens out of Government should be disappointed.

Strengthening hate speech laws or attacking free speech?

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says it is likely our democratic right to free speech will be restricted given Labour and the Greens both campaigned on strengthening hate speech laws.

Make sure you check your shopping receipt

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke is not surprised a supermarket has been pinged over price discrepancies between the promotional price displayed or advertised - and the price charged at the till.

A Covid win for 'a party that couldn’t make anything fly, not even a kite'

Opinion: Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says Saturday's election result was a remarkable victory for a party that “couldn’t make anything fly, not even a kite”.

No place for Greens at the table

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke says there is no place for Greens at Jacinda Ardern's table - or any other minor party for that matter.

Election 2020 - final thoughts

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman believes there is unlikely to be a ‘kingmaker’ party this time around to hold the country to ransom.

Spotlight on the Covid-19 response

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says if the latest election polls translate into votes, NZ will have a Labour Green Government for the next three years.

Why I'm grateful Teigen shared her miscarriage

ZM host Megan Papas: Why I'm grateful Chrissy Teigen shared her miscarriage

From miscarriages to periods, there are many things to do with women and their reproductive health that are very rarely talked about, writes ZM host Megan Papas.

Southern Motorway on-ramp is a lemon

The Southern Motorway on-ramp. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Southern Motorway on-ramp is a lemon

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke says the Southern Motorway on-ramp near busy Halswell Junction Rd is a "shocker".

A cultural takeover: Maori Party becoming more radical

Former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman says the Maori Party has rejuvenated itself since its election defeat in 2017 by becoming more radical.

Not many surprises in parties’ tax policies

Judith Collins’ National Party would keep taxes at current rates with short-term adjustments to...

Not many surprises in parties’ tax policies

NZers have waited with a degree of anticipation for political parties to release their tax policies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic downturn, writes tax specialist Scott Mason.