Chris Perley: Poverty requires fresh ideas
Poverty suits the takers, not the creators.
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Election a gift that keeps on giving
Ever a man of his word, Winston has done what he promised.
A canny view: Online security
Most Kiwis hold concerns for privacy and protection of information online.
Marcus Agnew: Take time to appreciate international hockey
This week sees one of the most significant sporting events to hit our shores.
Aim is to make museum experience a joy for all
Every action, no matter how small, can make things a little easier for users.
Graham Chaplow: The highs and lows of a concert junkie
Good times sharing band stories, hot toddies, cookies and other substances.
EIT gives business students great start
EIT is proving itself to be capable of bringing out the best in individuals.
Editorial: Every bit of kindness helps
Generosity and kindness in the community something we can be proud of.
Fiji clash adds to league renaissance
It's another battle of the power of three v Pacific Islands in the rugby league kingdom
Adam Green: Is early festive start a Christmas turkey?
Debate's on - should we let rip with the festive fun now or hold off?
Linda Hall: Let's see nasty bugs all washed up
Hygiene issues come down to a show of hands.
Bunny McDiarmid: Big oil destructive in more ways than one
It's up to all of us to remember that the oil we consume is destroying the planet.
Mike Chapman: Getting produce to consumers is vital
Government's $1bn for regional development is an excellent commitment to infrastructure.
Editorial: Time to reclaim our streets and our community
One good thing to come out of this whole sorry saga is how the community has reacted.
Les Hewett: An ongoing insult to memory and a city
Memorials function too as proxy empty tombs for the lost local dead with no known graves.
Bayden Barber: We need NZ's most fun CBD
The city centre as it is currently constituted is not 'fit for purpose'.
A Canny View: Ponzi schemes - fools' gold
New Zealand averages about one of these fraudulent schemes per quarter.
Mike Williams: Ingrained problems need putting right
This year prisoner numbers hit the 10,000 mark, and are projected to grow further.
Fowler: Tale of new life in 50s Bay
Amusing, lively and interesting recollection of move to NZ
Kimono colour, style from Art Deco period
Bold colours and stylisation of traditional motifs made for daring new designs.
Stuart Perry: Council red tape frustrates
Business community will tell you that red tape tangles and frustrates them.
When shadows attack and Velcro snaps
There is a fairly comprehensive list of things that worry and perplex Bryn.
In sporting madness often lies an invigorating tonic
Maybe fanatical fans feel fits of madness will somehow steer them to the road of reason.
John Harrison: Council should focus on water and sewerage
NCC must put citizens' health and wellbeing first by addressing water and sewerage issues.
Bruce Bisset: Violence still our measure
The internet provides thousands of perverse, twisted "baby-minding" programmes
Dr Andrew Cardow, Dr William Wilson: Back to the future
Housing crisis is not a crisis of stock, but ONE brought about by a history of expectancy.
Editorial: Interesting choices for Mayor of Hastings
The battle to replace Lawrence Yule is turning out to be hard fought.
Paul Bailey: Still many challenges ahead
As a community we should never forget the dangers of group think.