Finally, most jobs will go - including skilled manual jobs and high-level management jobs.

New houses represent a U-turn by Housing NZ -- and it is most welcome.

I could not sleep at night if any child in my class could not read.

Gender is not a deciding factor in being a good or bad parent or Prime Minister - or both.

'We made real inroads into growing incomes and providing jobs and opportunities.'

"Affordable" housing plans define "affordable" as in the $500,000 range. It's pathetic.

White, unelected empire-builder ... the knighthood sits fine with Bob Jones

Establish a compelling value proposition against big players and online market players.

The best features of any city are its institutions and the people who make it what it is.

New dog pound is a necessity, not an option.

Offenders put in a hot car for a few minutes could see how quickly the temperature rises.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is genuinely popular, although his enemies "tend to die".

Cycling on rural roads is currently reserved for only a band of intrepid pioneers.

Great staff there, but the animal care facility is a depressing and distressing visit.

Readers have their say on the wastewater plant and what's needed to be a councillor

An empty house ... so who's been digging up the garden?

Stuck down a quiet lane, Kate Stewart is told to take a hike with her rubbish bin

Waitangi Day had a fresh feeling this year .. thanks to our PM

The Russians and Chinese will respond, and the world will become a little more dangerous.

I've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.

Orr's impertinence in playing priestly adviser to the prospective parents is appalling.

I suspect the NZ Police have more important things to do than chase cannabis users.

Why don't the UN or world leaders acknowledge that we have a major problem?

Where's the harm in growing a few organic "Nepalese tomatoes" in the home garden?

Don't shut Dublin St Bridge while there's a bottleneck at the City Bridge on a busy day.

'Rob, thank you for trying. I know it costs more than envisaged, but full points.'

Both cannabis bills disappoint -- the case for a new law is proven.

Concerning that WorkSafe NZ will not investigate ammonia leak

COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.

You can legitimately call it ethnic cleansing. Or genocide, if you want to get legalistic.