Opinion

The double sorrow of parting

A caregiver's views: "The column comments on CYF came at an appropriate time.

Time to support Auckland wharfies

I had a raging argument with former local government minister Rodney Hide on radio last week over the Ports of Auckland.

Warriors pre-season on the horizon

Things are heating up as the NRL season approaches.

Trades teaching and classroom danger

The great technical training debate rages on despite being blindsided and rucked out of sight by the Rugby World Cup – remember that?

Tapes, votes and oldies' worries

OPINION: It was one of those weekend newspaper editorial quotes which cuts several ways at once.

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Winston Peters no sleeping dog

Williams' racist remark shameful

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Manly too good for Warriors

What's all the hurry councillors?

Three Kiwi teams make finals

Don't trust the French

What a night we had last Friday

How do you rate this mayor?

Shame about the prime minister

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The house that built Jack

It began with a policeman at the door.

Those who care - 'our grief is huge'

It's a photo of a smiling baby holding a little teddy bear. He's looking up at a smiling face, both full of love.

Trade troubles - two case histories

As TV how would this rate?

Willie Jackson

It's Shearer's job

From nowhere to the top job in the space of a fortnight, that's the amazing story of the Labour Party's new leader David Shearer.

Maori Party wars

It's beyond belief that Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell and Maori Party president Pem Bird could be so foolish as to be plotting a coup against co-leader Pita Sharples.

Shearer's the man

Winston Peters no sleeping dog

Winners and losers on Waitangi Day

Prime Minister John Key emerged as an unlikely winner after the latest Waitangi Day debacle.

Mad on Sport

McClennan the man to watch on March 4

Well 2012 has started pretty well for me. The knee operation I had last year that troubled me all year and caused me all sorts of grief has at last started to come good.

Benji's story - straight from the heart

Kiwis captain Benji Marshall had the crowd crying at our luncheon at the Nation's Clubrooms at SkyCity on Friday.

Phoenix draw weekend highlight

All Blacks win a welcome boost

Blues v Highlanders in free game

There's a busy weekend for the Blues coming up. On Friday they play the Highlanders at Unitec, their training base, in a trial. And the good news is admission is free.