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OPINION: Petrol tax increase first part of ‘Wellbeing’ Budget

Two weeks ago the Government handed down its much heralded ‘Wellbeing’ Budget. Despite its name, the Budget does little to actually improve the well-being of...

OPINION: A budget on botched catch phrases

There’s a lot of partisan commentary on Budget 2019 out there already. The red team says everything is great. The blue team says everything...

ICC Cricket World Cup – Beware Indian comeback

Wisely the Black Caps are not getting carried away with their six-wicket victory against powerful India in their opening World Cup ODI warm-up game...

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...
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