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John MacDonald: What surprises me most after the Pope's passing
There’s only been one pope’s death that has really shocked me – and I don’t think it was because I was only 10 years old at the time.
It was Septem…
1 year, 2 months ago
John MacDonald: What's so bad about ex-MPs being on local councils?
I’m starting to wonder who isn’t running for mayor in Wellington.
Former Labour leader Andrew Little is the latest one joining the race to oust cur…
1 year, 2 months ago
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the inflation rate rising to 2.5%
Inflation is officially on the rise again.
The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index rose 2.5% in the year to March – up from a 2.2…
1 year, 2 months ago
John MacDonald: Let's not go all misery guts over these crime stats
How are you feeling about the world, now that we know the Government’s goal of having 20,000 less violent crimes by 2029 has already been achieved? F…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dr Alison Vaughan: SPCA Scientific Officer on the new regulations cracking down on prolonged dog tethering
The Government’s cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for too long.
MPI and SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors will now be able to issue fines topp…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the latest crime figures showing a downwards trend in victim numbers
The Justice and Police Minister says the Government's surpassed its own violent crime reduction target.
It set a goal in March last year of having 2…
1 year, 2 months ago
John MacDonald: New sex ed curriculum is a great start
I’m liking the sound of Education Minister Erica Stanford’s approach to sex education. But it won’t be plain sailing, and she knows that.
But there…
1 year, 2 months ago
Greg Murphy: Road safety campaigner and Kiwi driving legend on changes to the driver licensing system
The driver licensing system may be in for a government overhaul.
Under proposals released yesterday, the practical driving test for a full licence wi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Henry and Lani: Air New Zealand workers on the newly unveiled uniforms
Air New Zealand’s new uniform has been unvieled.
It was designed by world-renowned Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead and comes 14 years after the airl…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ryan Cosgrove: Campaign for Wool Chairperson on the Government directive to build using wool
Industry celebrations over a directive to use Kiwi wool in Government buildings.
New builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing o…
1 year, 2 months ago