We say: Councils are running out of money as candidates take the hustings with promises.

EDITORIAL: Globally the recession risk is rising, but there are solid local results.

We say: Chewing over which is the healthiest snack bar to buy? Then read on.

We say: Why bear a grudge when athletes are honest and show their real emotions?

We say: Each new generation struggles with stress, it seems this one is different.

We say: Request to purchase Greenland coincides with massive pressure on the US President.

We say: Any changes to help kids discover the joy of reading should be welcomed.

We say: Petrol company margins are once again under the baleful glare of authorities.

We say: The Waitangi Tribunal wants the voting ban lifted for all prisoners.

We say: Is it time to take advantage of record low interest by breaking the mortgage?

We say: Prisoner's distressing messages should not be crawling out from behind bars.

We say: Democratic process would be even better served by a third player from the right.

We say: Far too many of our young charges are left poor, hungry and in need of transport.

We say: Hard to overstate how good this is for rugby - teams don't need to slow game down.

We say: Gil Hong and Tina Hyon should be put on a pedestal, rather than castigated.

EDITORIAL: It's unpalatable for abortion to remain in the Crimes Act - time for change.

EDITORIAL: Barging these bangers out of the bay as soon as possible is a good start.

We say: Assault weapon slayings in US must surely give the green light to gun control.

We say: The weather outside may be frightful but this time of year can be so delightful.

Editorial: We pride ourselves as a sporting nation but fall far too short in respect.

EDITORIAL: It's instinctive to parent protectively but there are rewards in being daring.

Protests in Hong Kong and Auckland show China's creeping censorship should be rebuffed.

We say: Tiny studios will be ultimately be measured by those who choose to live in them.

We say: The number of super-rich earners in NZ has soared. Do they pay fair share of tax?

We say: He is operating according to his own reality, as though he holds all the cards.

We say: There is no denying health disparities exist in this country.

We say: There are, of course, better uses for the money we spend on regal visitors.

EDITORIAL: Love in the time of confusion - welcome to the new US of A.