Latest from WC - Opinion

Nicky Rennie: Taking selfies with Pope's body crosses a line

OPINION: I'm horrified by the behaviour of some people paying respects to Pope Francis.

Gareth Carter: Choosing the best small hedges for your home garden

Buxus is a classic hedge, but buxus blight makes it challenging to grow.

Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting colourful gardens

OPINION: Pansies thrive in cooler seasons but dislike hot summer sun.

Nicky Rennie: Navigating the ups and downs of modern dating

OPINION: The unanimous chorus from friends has been to give dating another try.

Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden

Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.

Comment: When anaesthesia leads to unexpected hilarity

Kevin Page shares some tall tales ahead of his hip replacement surgery.

Gareth Carter: Time to plant tulips

How to get the best out of this popular spring bulb.

Opinion: How personality shapes our approach to social justice

OPINION: I first realised the world’s injustice while listening to Dolly Parton.

Hearing Awareness Month: Navigating life with a hearing loss

OPINION: I encourage everyone to get take a hearing test as soon as you can

Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink

Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry

Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers

Comment: You can grow almost any plant in a container

Shelley Loader: Our different perspectives should strengthen, not divide

OPINION: Look at the discussion on community social media pages – is this what we want?

Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list

Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.

Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty

Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest

Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time

OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'

Nicky Rennie: I found contentment in the garden

OPINION: In this economic climate, we have to think outside the square.

Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents

Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants

Comment: From temptation to regret

A $7 pie stirred a three-day battle of wills for Kevin Page.