Opinion
Diary of James Cameron
Monday: The second I stepped off the plane, a beggar rushed up to me, grabbed my hand, and said, "Welcome to New Zealand!Why Section 9 is important for all Kiwis
COMMENT
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The Crown's mixed ownership agenda (or asset sale process, depending on how you want to define it) has kicked off in earnest
Why Section 9 is important
OPINION: The Crown's mixed ownership agenda (or asset sale process, depending on how you want to define it) has kicked off in earnest.
It had to be done, so I sharpened the axe and . . .
THE RILKOFF FILES
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Mrs Jeremy Brown is dead, and I killed her
The Syrian opposition's great mistake
WORLD VIEW
GWYNNE DYER - © Fairfax NZ News
As the Syrian opposition abandons non- violent protest for armed resistance, many people think this means President Bashar al-Assad and his Baathist regime are in even deeper trouble.
Think - are you a sweeper or a grabber?
Life as we understand it changed irrecoverably in December 1965.
It 's Kim Jong - Un: My dream dictator
It was past late. It was early, probably 20 minutes before dawn when Kim Jong-Un visited me in my dream.
Smashing pumpkins are a surprise winner
Some words of wisdom I can never forget
A pity they can't see the wood for the trees
There was an interesting front-page story in the Taranaki Daily News last Friday concerning the objections of Federated Farmers to the projected sale of several eastern Taranaki hill- country farms to a foreign buyer for forestry purposes; the application for change of land use is currently with the Overseas Investment Office (OIO).
Nice vases - but a lot of junk, me old China
Last week saw a picket line at Port Tauranga - a demonstration of trade union muscle that for those of us who can recall the pitched battles and brouhahas of yesteryear is now thankfully rare.
So Mr Thompson, ever had a hangover?
Don't mention the war - on nuclear power stance unworthy of smart nation
Haves. Have nots. Have plenty of trouble
Last week, events in England overshadowed the never- ending saga of Western indebtedness. When the first pictures of mainly Afro-Caribbean rioters in hoodies appeared, it was easy to conclude that it was the inevitable end result of multiculturalism;
Back to school - and bankruptcy
I've never been one to covet gazillions in the old cheque account.
Sweet and sour of alternative therapy
The first time I met Mary - on my first day at a new job - she was cuddling a kitten.
Grateful son turned king into a lucky dad
No chance, when you've got Kevinismus
The soundtrack to a life - and death
Dear kids. If it's after the year 2045 and you're reading this for the first time, then I've probably finally popped my clogs and departed for the giant baked cheesecake utopia in the sky.
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Big hugs and warm fuzzies all round
Sometimes our councillors get a bum rap.
Sitting councillors? Are there any left?
Another meeting, another walk-out.
Mayor, the colt and horse that bolted
Council caught in dilemma on nets
With Horse it can't be a Silent Night
It was easy to tell that Tuesday's final council meeting of the year was going to be another of those good- natured affairs.
Strike for better teachers?
What a bloody cheek, teachers going on strike for more money.
What is fair?
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard - but it was bare so John Key gave her a loan.
Careful, keep your eyes on the ball
Why the back seat?
' Tis the season to be jolly . . . and to cruise
Some clever fulla once said, "may you live in interesting times" and lately it's sure been interesting.
A big fish tale to beat them all
Firebugs torch Bowl toilet block
Bride admits blame for heavenly creatures
Thieves pillage weapons, armour
Cowboys stampede to Urenui Rodeo
It's a hard act to swallow for some
Victim's mother slams driver's inaction
Govt to blame for bridge impasse: Little
Arsonists and vandals are hitting Pukekura Park. What needs to be done?
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