Opinion
REFRESHING CHANGE
Friday 28 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor In decades of perusing the daily paper this reader cannot recall there ever being a daily editorial. That one has emerged is refreshing indeed, and no doubt most readers will be looking forward to a continuation. Travis Moore
Kata June28
Friday 28 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Whistle blowers versus muck rakers
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I must compliment you for the new policy of not allowing anonymous personal attack letters to be published. I have fought and crusaded against this for years.
Editorial: Is there a free mace on offer?
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
There are many archaic features of the UK Parliament that seem anomalous in a democratic 21st Century.
Kata June 27
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Kata June 20
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Published in Kata
'Papa Norm has forgotten his past'
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Amnesia: I hope I spell it correctly. I think my good friend Papa Norman George has had such a large dose of it, he has forgotten his past.
Editorial: No excuses for hurting children
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
No excuses. That was the message handed down by the Court yesterday, in sentencing a woman for assaulting her little sister at school drop-off.
Kata June 26
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Norman George: The insecurity of government by mood swings
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Opinion
Oh, my nation of green fields, palm trees, waving in the breeze, with long stretches of white sandy beaches snaking into the distance, with a hinterland of undulating hills and rugged mountains, silently watching, weeping, weary of waiting for changes not yet coming.
'Put kikau broom to minister's backside'
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The behaviour of government in continuing to merrily mis-govern our people and country, with typically blithe disregard and blatant arrogance, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many. As a result of dismay, desperation and economic survival, many of our people have had little choice but to abandon our tiny paradise for “greener pastures” abroad.
Editorial: Treasure those who share from the heart
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
There’s a wonderful woman selling fruit at Punanga Nui Market every Saturday morning, who gave me a big telling off the first time I visited. I tried to buy my fruit with a $50 note – and she wasn’t impressed.
Kata June 25
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Bishop: 'Go, and sin no more'
Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana and praise the name of Jesus! I write to voice the great sadness and grave concern of mine and those of my many community leaders who have approached and humbly requested that I write something to express how upset and angry they are.
EDITORIAL: Lead world by showing we're good employers
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When the kids are yelling at you over which brand of cereal to buy, Health Star Ratings on the packet may not be foremost in your mind.
Kata June 24
Monday 24 June 2019 | Published in Kata
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: What do we stand for?
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
My family and I marched against the apartheid-backed Springbok Tour – so what stand must we take on Israel Folau?
Letter: Give police and nurses MPs' big pay rises
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana editor, When I heard of parliament sitting into the night this month, I said to my wife that the MPs were trying to justify their impending salary rise.
Editorial: Advice for Mark Brown on spending his $20 million
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
So, you are Minister of Finance Mark Brown and you discover a cool $20 million slipping around in the bottom of the glovebox – what do you do?
Kata June 22
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Published in Kata
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