Columns

From the Editor: Getting through tough times

Another week, and another blow to everyday New Zealanders. The cost-of-living crisis doesn’t seem to be easing; international relations are a minefield - even allies...

Hiding in plain sight – execution eats brilliance for breakfast

By Charles Miller I was amused when thieves used a furniture removal cherry picker to steal from the Louvre art museum in Paris, France,...

Impending Jesmond Road upgrade

By Merritt Watson, Franklin Local Board member Motorists travelling through Drury and along State Highway 22 (SH22) are being advised to prepare for significant...

From the Editor: Keeping our community assets

Welcome back! I hope you all had an excellent festive break, finding some time to recover from 2025. For me, the few weeks off went...

Luxon: We’re cutting costly red tape

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister  One of New Zealanders’ regular “water-cooler conversations” is comparing their experiences of seeking consents for home renovations or making...

From the Editor: A year of new beginnings

Phew. Grab a treat from the pantry or the fridge and put your feet up. Because you’ve earned it! I’m not sure what happened to...

Bayly: Reflecting on a busy year – and looking ahead

By MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly With Christmas just around the corner and workplaces starting to pack up for the summer break (including Parliament),...