OPINION: Government throws debt target out the window
Right now it feels as though every week the Government breaks another promise to New Zealanders and last week was no different.
Finance Minister Grant...
Budget focus needed on teachers, health, police
In just seven days we’ll learn what the Government’s major investment priorities are when it unveils Budget 2019.
In a strong and growing economy we...
OPINION: Warriors show cohesion
It has usually been the kiss of death on the rare occasion I have felt compelled to praise the Warriors' performance in the NRL...
OPINION: Mo’unga and Barrett brothers star
Richie Mo’unga and Jordie and Beauden Barrett were the All Blacks to demonstrate their special gifts in the latest round of Super Rugby last...
OPINION: Why I’m voting “’No” to Euthanasia
Shortly, Parliament will debate and vote on the second reading of the End of Life Choice Bill, which is being sponsored by David Seymour,...
OPINION: Referendum needed on End of Life Choice Bill
Some issues are too big to be determined by politicians alone and voluntary euthanasia is one of them. Photo Parliament NZ
The End of Life...
Early settlers weather prediction
As Howick and districts count down to the 175th anniversary, the Times continues its series giving readers a glimpse of life as it used...
OPINION: Crusaders hone champions
No Super Rugby team can match the Crusaders for identifying player talent and honing it to All Black status.
That’s why they’ve got about a...
OPINION: Free speech must be carefully and firmly protected
The Government's Minister of Justice Andrew Little has recently announced the Government will be reviewing our hate speech legislation in the wake of the...
OPINION: The might of the minority
As the Easter and Anzac weeks are almost at an end, the Prime Minister’s dumping of a capital gains tax proposal already seems like...
