The Queen and Maori - a relationship based on mutual respect
The Queen and Maori - a relationship based on mutual respect
Within Maoridom the Queen's passing is met with sadness and gratitude.
Star Opinion
A long way from home
A long way from home
Last week’s death of an off-duty New Zealand soldier fighting against the Russian invasion of Ukraine highlights the sensitivity of international relations around this war.
Opinion: Jacinda Ardern - the part-time DJ dancing on a pin
Opinion: Jacinda Ardern - the part-time DJ dancing on a pin
We know Jacinda Ardern likes to do a bit of DJing in her spare time. But yesterday she was the one doing the dancing for a change. And it wasn't on the dance floor, writes John MacDonald.
Opinion: Taking prisoners - school election changes needed
Opinion: Taking prisoners - school election changes needed
When our kids were younger, I served a couple of terms on the board at our local primary school and it never entered my mind some of the members might be ex-prisoners, writes John MacDonald.
Govt MP blows whistle on 'rampant' parliamentary bullying
Govt MP blows whistle on 'rampant' parliamentary bullying
Much has been said this week about bullying and the abysmal culture of our political parties which, in my opinion, continue to betray the trust of our voters, writes Labour MP Gaurav Sharma.
Give Guildford his 1st division second chance
Opinion: Give Zac Guildford his 1st division second chance
There's a bit of you-know-what going down at the Woodend Rugby Club over whether former All Black Zac Guildford should be taken on as a coach, writes John MacDonald.
This is how you deal with a bully
Opinion: Attention PM Jacinda Ardern - this is how you deal with a bully
If we gave out medals for dealing with bullies, the National Party would win gold and Labour would probably crash and burn in the semis, writes John MacDonald.
Simon Barnett: Why I love Christchurch
Simon Barnett: Why I love Christchurch
It can be hard to explain just what makes a city so special - but what it really comes down to is how it makes you feel, writes Simon Barnett.
How will a new water authority deal with flooding?
Gerry Brownlee: How would Christchurch's flooding woes be managed under a new water authority?
Would the response to flooding problems "be better or worse if Christchurch water assets and ongoing management of them were in the hands of a whole of the South Island water authority?"
Ngāi Tahu's final step to permanent representation on ECan
Ngāi Tahu's final step to permanent representation on ECan
Politics in Canterbury is poised to evolve for the better tonight, writes Lisa Tumahai.
Santa parade needs more council support
Opinion: Christchurch Santa parade now free of charge, needs more council support
The people running the Santa parade in Christchurch seem to have come to their senses - and realised a $15-a-head indoor Christmas concert was never going to fly, says John MacDonald.
Moving back home a life-changer
'No place like home': Move back to Christchurch a life-changer
OPINION: In 2008, Anna Leask moved from Christchurch to Auckland - but 12 years later she felt it was time to move back home. What called her back home and why was it one of the best decisions of her life?
Why Christchurch must proceed with the stadium
Why Christchurch must proceed with the indoor stadium - Brownlee
The great stadium debate is in full swing in Christchurch 10-plus years after it was included in the recovery blueprint in 2012, writes Gerry Brownlee.
South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can
Opinion: South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can
Big rugby tests in Dunedin are special occasions but for how long? It is hard to see Christchurch councillors making the sensible call to drawback on the city's overly ambitious stadium plans.
Owe the council money? Don't worry about paying
Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
If you've got an outstanding parking fine from Christchurch City Council, don't bother paying it - just get yourself a meeting with the mayor and it will disappear, writes John MacDonald.
Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
Opinion: Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson
If Crusaders coach Scott Robertson and All Blacks coach Ian Foster were TV sets, Foster would be black and white and Razor would be high-def full colour.
Santa parade priceless, until now
John MacDonald: Santa parade priceless, until now
Following today's news the Christchurch Santa Parade is coming back but, this time, it won't be free, Newstalk ZB host John MacDonald wonders if it will be worth it.
No need for two covered stadiums
Opinion: No need for two covered stadiums
Opinion: One major question seems to be left out of the Christchurch debates about its planned new stadium.
PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'
John MacDonald: PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'
We probably all know - or, at least, know of - someone who has been an absolute shocker at their job - but somehow they've gone on to get an even better job.
Only two options for Christchurch stadium
Lianne Dalziel: Only two options for Christchurch stadium
When I announced I was standing for mayor in 2013, I was excited by the fact we were building a new city, writes Lianne Dalziel.
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