OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: A eulogy for Sir Colin MeadsJamie Mackay shares the eulogy he gave at Sir Colin Meads' funeral.04 Sep 06:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: farmer pen pal bridges urban/rural divideA rural education from farmer pen pal helps close the urban/rural gap for Dom's co-worker.30 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to payCOMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideHide: Labour keeps quiet its tax policyCOMMENT: What's Labour's tax policy? Don't know? Don't feel bad. Neither does Labour.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanCome clean on tax? Let's do thatCOMMENT: Voters deserve better than Labour's 'trust us' approach.25 Aug 08:39 PM
OpinionFarmers: We vow to protect waterways for our childrenCOMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Personality politics or toe the party line?Dom George can't make up his mind who to vote for come September.23 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Birds offer glimpse of primal pastEndemic birds are back where they belong.22 Aug 09:20 PM
OpinionRobin Grieve: Emissions unit not fair to farmersCOMMENT: Using carbon to measure greenhouse emissions is unfair to farmers and NZ.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ produce the next axe handle?COMMENT: There is much to do if we want to lead the race.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Jacinda Ardern and the water taxJamie Mackay says farmers will find Labour's freshwater policy particularly taxing...21 Aug 06:00 AM
OpinionWynne GrayOn the field and off, Meads was a daunting manWynne Gray shares his memories of All Blacks legend Colin Meads20 Aug 01:34 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Let's take 'vanguard' backDom George hopes Kiwi ingenuity can take the word vanguard back from the alt-right.16 Aug 09:12 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Hysteria over water policy pitifulCOMMENT: Labour's water policy is not as difficult to understand as you might think.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Don't tax water, trade itFarmers are right to be worried about Labour's plan to tax water12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Talking water till cows come homeCOMMENT: Poison our natural habitat and you can spoil it pretty fast.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDom 'Furious' George: Beware the Ides of AugustDom examines the uncanny parallels in history that occurred in August.10 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Osama bin Laden has a lot to answer forJamie Mackay somehow pays tribute to his father in law Max via Osama bin Laden...09 Aug 06:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementAre you getting the best broadband deal?COMMENT: How to get the best out of your broadband provider.06 Aug 08:20 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: When it rains it poursA solo Dom George hosts The Country in what turns out to be one of the busiest news weeks.02 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannDann: Prosperity tethered to farm gateCOMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowGovt's carbon policy? We're thinking about itCOMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.27 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeHeifers and old people bring joy to a cynic's heartDom George finds hope and life lessons from an unlikely source this week.26 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: If you don't travel business, your kids will go first classA recent family bereavement causes Jamie Mackay to take stock of his life.26 Jul 04:40 AM
OpinionLinda Hall: Close off gorge talk and do somethingLinda Hall's earliest memory of the Manawatu Gorge is not a nice one.26 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Crusaders clash brings back troubling memories"Humourless and nasty" - Highlanders' supporter Dom George baits Crusaders' fans.19 Jul 10:16 PM
OpinionMeddling will drive up costs for allNZ will not remain a first world country by bankrupting agribusiness, says Winston Peters.19 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsGet ready for Prime Minister Winston PetersCOMMENT: Peters made a few grandiose and rather ridiculous statements at the weekend.17 Jul 06:19 AM
OpinionAnimal emotions: How your pet's feelingCOMMENT: Animal emotions stare us in the face - are our pets happy?16 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDom 'Furious' George: Chill out - it's only snowDom George marvels at the child-like effect snow still has on adults.13 Jul 03:00 AM
OpinionAdam Green: Enlist kids in war on weedsTurn the school holidays into a time of fun and productivity.11 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Dad's illness and TrumpExperience of father's gradual decline has parallels with unstable behaviour of Trump.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ's 'like me' social media election campaignCOMMENT: The internet and social media has so much potential when it comes to politics.10 Jul 10:00 PM
