Te reo Maori it is primarily an oral language and has survived long enough now to suggest it will not be lost. But imagine how much better it would be if it was celebrated.

The All Blacks are scheduled to play most of their matches at the Rugby World Cup in England, including the final hopefully, during the hours the bars would be closed.

A cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.

Editorial: The resource is not being used as it should be, and stricter policing of the current trade will not, in itself, change that markedly.

Iran and the US have been thrown together in the fight against the Islamic State. Originally reluctant allies, they are now better placed to work in tandem.

The national rail network is an asset that should survive and be put to its best-possible use.

Greece's capitulation to the demands of its euro creditors is a resounding victory for the common currency and takes the eurozone a step closer to common government.

If the wording of legislation lives up the Government's promise at the weekend, this country may soon be rid of "zero-hour contracts".

For many people, the leaked property sale figures reported in the Weekend Herald will have contained just one element of surprise.

Now that it is our turn to chair the United Nations Security Council Murray McCully says we will attempt to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Not an easy task.

Your generosity is warmly appreciated, and warmly is the operative word. Thousands of children are going to bed warmer this winter thanks to your response to our "Jammies in June" appeal.

Traditions are important, but the move to boost interest after dwindling crowds is a natural change in the game.

In over-reacting to a classroom speech, the school surrendered the high ground and provided ammunition for those eager to support the 15-year-old's claims.

If there were any local organisations lining up for large-scale social housing we would not now be hearing about the likes of Horizon Housing from Queensland.

Steven Joyce, the Economic Development Minister, has made it clear that he is unhappy tickets for the Super 15 final in Wellington are fetching up to $1500 online.

With its banks closed, automated cash withdrawals restricted and a big debt payment due tonight, Greece surely cannot continue to defy its creditors.

Justice Minister Amy Adams declared she wanted the crime of corporate manslaughter to be added to the workplace health and safety reform legislation currently before Parliament.

Poaching of the native wood pigeon is widespread, notably in Northland.