Frank Greenall: Try counting what matters
Economic commentators are conflating what is better termed economic "churn" with growth.
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Letters: Look to the future, not the past
It's time for forward-looking citizens to take over from the bunch holding us back.
Frank Gibson: Climate change and the end of civilisation
Climate change may not end human civilisation but it may make it pretty uncomfortable
Opinion: Govt takes crystal ball approach to growing old
Hamilton is now a globally recognised, age-friendly city.
Jay Kuten: Error to run spineless piece
A genuine patriot would have resigned and then written his objections.
Russell Bell: Cut down our 'tall poppies' and we are left with weeds and thistles
Negative comments ignore all the hard work, sweat and tears that go into achieving success
Gwynne Dyer: Palestinians no easy mark as leaders plot
The Israelis are adamant Palestinians cannot return, regardless of international law.
Kevin Page: Empty pots make the most noise
A Mrs P deprived of sleep is not a lady to be trifled with. The term is "Ratty Dragon".
Letters: Think of the ratepayers
The district council has again served the ratepayers of Whanganui very poorly.
Opinion: Rich returns from afforestation
District would be better off if councils had followed horticultural advice 100 years ago
Conservation Comment: We reap what we throw
Streets, waterways and beaches are strewn with the plastic detritus of our convenience.
Peter Lyons: Economics: Trump may have a point on free trade
An open economy can lock a nation into commodities that suffer diminishing returns.
Gwynne Dyer: China's repression in Xinjiang 'Orwellian'
China is detaining and "reprogramming" Muslims in Xinjiang on a very large scale.
Letters: Climate change plan vital
By doing little or nothing, we invite the inevitability of increasingly frequent floods.
New Zealand's oldest daily newspaper changes its name
New Zealand's oldest daily changes its name
Your view: Racetracks for the chop; Castlecliff needs help; McCain not such a good guy
Readers have their say: Racetracks; aggro in Castlecliff; John McCain; and rates rip-offs
Kate Stewart: How about more details on spending your appeal
Are those who donate not entitled to see "proof of purchase"?
Frank Greenall: Nauru - where guano always happens
The nation's colourful yet sorry history is literally centred on seabird droppings.
Rachel Rose: The inconvenient truth about cobblers
When our resident cobbler needed to retire, he couldn't find a buyer
Editorial: Starbucks offerings just not our city's cup of Joe
There used to be nearly 50 Starbucks in NZ; now there 22
Terry Sarten: The weaponising of music: torture for the soul and your ears
There are also ways music can be twisted into a weapon.
Letters: Conservatism tag an attack
I can see no reason at all why there cannot be a "Rainbow" Bar in the new club.
Chester Borrows: Bikies, the bishop and bigotry
You don't have to buy the brand of Destiny Church to acknowledge the work it is doing.
Messara is NZ racing's modern messiah
The Messara report will be contentious but ignored at the industry's peril
Race-fixing fears can't be good for industry
What is happening to New Zealand's racing industry?
Letters: Brash claims not correct
On many occasions since Treaty, Māori have been treated as slaves without legal rights.
Editorial: Can't pay the fees, your kids miss out
School's move should spark discussion about what a free education is.
Letters: High School drama message hits home
"I see you, I hear you, I am sorry for my generation's failure to change."
Jay Kuten: The true definition of a hero
John McCain had the mark of genuine heroism — strong at the broken places.
Rachel Stewart: Fed up with over-sharing
COMMENT: 'Confessional' female writers setting feminism back generations.
Gwynne Dyer: Bring law to the high seas before all the fish are gone
At present trawlers can catch whatever they want on the unregulated "high seas".
Editorial: Mining denied and lessons to be learnt
The High Court judgment said the EPA decision was unlawful
Your letters: Chester, enough already
Maybe Chester doesn't see the communities across NZ awash with drugs and gang crime.
Kevin Page:The missing third bedroom
Uncluttering that third bedroom ... perfect for my guitar lessons, maybe a drum kit ...?