The skills needed for dealing with conflict can and should be taught.

Conquering Ukraine is probably the furthest thing from the Russians' minds.

The reforms which take immediate effect relate to union reps and personal grievances.

An annoying celebration with fire callouts, hospital admissions and distress to animals.

"I'm probably more polystyrene than brick." - Kevin Page

Online debate over a humble burger became one of the year's most-read stories.

Let'sndispose of disposable plastic ballpoint pens. Perhaps we could bring back quills.

With a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.

Brits seem to be bewildered by Brexit. Leave or Remain, have a second referendum?

COMMENT: Isn't Xmas just great!!!!

"A shadow has now been cast by this person's actions on every councillor."

Frank Gibson reviews The Coming Transformation of New Zealand Agriculture.

Macron cut the wealth tax, corporate taxes and capital gains taxes: All taxes of the rich

NZ education is heading back to the future, or would that be forward to the past?

India's and Pakistan's problem-solving abilities have thus far not inspired confidence.

Try viewing Brexit and Trump through the lens of cognitive bias and evolutionary instincts

What's needed is a clear understanding of frank and more subtle bullying.

Worldwide, all sorts of people dress up as Santa, Why should a Maori Santa raise comment?

Let's face facts: How easy is it for somebody who is past 50 to get a job now?

Storming off into the storm led to an "enlightening" experience.

As in any workplace, allegations of harassment in Parliament should be investigated.

To publicly slight the President of USA is scandalous. Shame on you, Frank Greenall.

This research may reduce our methane emissions without devastating the NZ economy.

Nicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas

Kate Stewart on the PC world of Christmas

Letter to the Whanganui Chronicle

Terry Sarten and focusing on bloody-minded sheer grumpiness

COMMENT: "Well, team," I said to caucus this morning, "Merry Christmas!"

If more people are on cycles, particularly on their own paths, fewer cars will be on roads

"Kiwis think they are clean and green, just because there are only 4.5 million of them."