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David Grindle: Giving references: what's an employer to do?

One area where employers should be wary is when conducting pre-employment checks.

Past project lessons to help vaccine rollout

To avoid previous fumbles like in the measles outbreak we need to take action now.

When cleaning out is hard to do - teen memories in a photo

At 16 the end of childhood becomes visible. You've turned puberty's corner...

Covid's legacy hits home

Stuck at home during last year's level 4 lockdown? Don't tell the boss you loved it!

Do safer cars make better drivers?

Research shows drivers do best when paying attention to surroundings and aren't flummoxed.

Comment: There's a time and a place

History repeated at Waitangi Day 2021 - but with differences.

People help pass time on op shop road trip

On Valentine's Day, our last day before heading home, I sat alone - but not for long ...

Council focusing on five key priorities

Public meetings will give you the chance to have your say on future projects.

Take pandemic seriously, follow health guidelines

Hopefully we'll be able to celebrate Waitangi Day and future public holidays as planned.

Hoping 2021 sees the end of Covid, no more falls

Late last year a simple stumble turned Jonny Wilkinson's memory of December into blur.

Conversations at the checkout - never know what you're gonna get

He looked to be in his late 20s. So 10 years ago would have been his late teens ...

Suspend flights from most at-risk Covid-19 countries

Our borders should be closed to selected countries if the vaccine rollout is months away.

Vaccine a chance for public health campaign

Let's not squander the gift of the jab.

Theatre - a storytelling place where ghosts are made

The show won't die. It will shrivel to a memory and whisper its way up into the rafters.

When is it appropriate to give up driving?

Difficult conversations need to be planned, constructive and with an agreed outcome.

Colour selection grey area for Mr P

Painting the house - choose a colour, buy the paint. How hard can it be?