Without the convenience we have, many young and old could not afford any other transport.

Fred Frederikse on the Christchurch Mosque shootings

Profitability in the sector is at an all-time high, generating $7.5 billion in exports.

In one particular area, the density of bees was something like a scene from a horror movie

2.8 million hectares of hill country should be planted in trees.

Kate Stewart on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann

COMMENT: Take a daily dose of kindness and caring, writes Terry Sarten.

1.32PM a call to silence

Traditional white Aussies came unprepared for multi-culturalism. Some really don't like it

'I spent four hours sitting in a shed in Hagley Park surrounded by uncertainty and fear.'

Two police officers who stopped Christchurch shooter typify our unsung first responders.

Let us accept each other for our differences of faith, politics, colour, and beliefs.

Vigils have been held throughout the country and Manchester Square in Feilding was packed

There are amazing handymen whose services make life easier for those who are not handy.

Comment: Legislation stupidly made mass murder weapons available, and now we've paid price

When a relationship ends, parties look to divide the net relationship property pool

Australians have facilitated the election of some people with extreme and divisive views.

We need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence

The old Dutch port area of Semarang is now slowly sinking into the Java Sea

A better solution could be found to give the few in our community who need it transport.

The Richard Taylor Chair

Gwynne Dyer

Frank Gibson on climate change

It was good to the see the spider in the rain gauge needing to evacuate

Is Facebook really the place for news?

Now is the time to take advantage of the autumn planting season

Clearly some people are having trouble understanding this: Climate change is real.

Leave Peppa Pig alone - you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

At least riders of today will be able to cross the Whanganui River with ease

Phillippa Childs