Latest from Kerre McIvor on New Zealand

Kerre McIvor: Dalton fails to read the wind

Kerre McIvor: Deadly serious part of buying a home

In possession of all the facts, people can then make up their own minds whether they choose to buy or not, writes Kerre McIvor. There is a moral imperative.

Kerre McIvor: Eyeing Cup again? Go fund yourselves

Kerre McIvor writes: Do the crew of Team NZ really want to be known as New Zealand's highest paid beneficiaries?

Kerre McIvor: Misery-makers should bury their proposal

Councillors are asking the public to comment on a proposed bylaw making it illegal for people to scatter their loved one's ashes in public places, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Shame sticks to both sides of this episode

For a man who has always craved respectability, having his political career end with the words "guilty as charged" must be particularly galling for John Banks, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Privacy in public? Get real, Kate

Kerre McIvor: Take the All Blacks to Samoa

The Samoan Rugby Union requested a test when it celebrated its 50th anniversary but apparently the NZRU said its dance card was full, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Cricket's fixing shame caps the late-night party disgrace

Years ago when I was managing a restaurant in Wellington, four or five members of the NZ cricket team filed through the restaurant where I was the maitre d' and into the back bar, where a good time was guaranteed.

Kerre McIvor: Economy class for most of us

It's interesting hearing the different views on whether government superannuation should be means tested.

Kerre McIvor: Old age is coming, save now

When you're young, you never imagine you're going to grow old, writes Kerre McIvor. In fact, when you're young, you don't actually want to grow old.

Kerre McIvor: Owning a book doesn't make you evil

I have no time for Kim Dotcom. I don't find him charming and picaresque.

Kerre McIvor: Towies aren't all meanies

I know a lot of people put towies in the same "lower than a snake's underpants" category as parking wardens, politicians - and journalists - but I've never had a problem with towies.

Kerre McIvor: Humility tough to digest

Judith Collins had to swallow a dead rat this week and apologise for not divulging every detail of her trip to China.

Kerre McIvor: Safe kids without the car

I can still remember the freedom that came with being given my first bike.

Kerre McIvor: Show great; venue services a dud

<i>Rolling Stone</i> hailed Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band as the best live act in the world. Not bad for old geezers who have been performing for decades. And by crikey, they were right, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Far better to leave taunts unsaid

Soon after I started on Newstalk ZB many years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash. There was an outpouring of grief; distraught callers talked of nothing else for days, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Jones wins round one

The Commerce Commission has announced it will investigate claims that Countdown and its parent company, Woolworths, are engaging in extortionate behaviour.

Kerre McIvor: Come out of hiding Mr Mayor

I can understand why the organisers of the Howick Military Tattoo want Auckland Mayor Len Brown to stay away this weekend, writes Kerre McIvor.