OpinionDon Kavanagh: Selling up or selling out?The takeover of a well-known craft brewery is not all bad, notes Don Kavanagh.19 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionGill South: Splash and grabGill South heads for the pool to join an innovative new exercise class learning aqua Pilates.18 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: New kettles and nigglesI bought a new kettle this week. A fancy glass one with four pre-set temperatures. I know, I know, we are living life on the edge here at Thompson Towers.18 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Our own native spiritThomson's labels are well worth serious attention, says Don Kavanagh.12 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionBlog: Breast Milk Baby okayThat these dolls stir up quite the negative reaction they do is a sorry comment on the prevailing views of breastfeeding too often found in society at large.12 Nov 08:16 PM
OpinionBlog: Time to man up, boysGill South discovers that the typical Kiwi male's reluctance to admit to ailments or injuries is not good for their health.11 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Lessons from the old schoolWhile in Britain last month I stayed with my good friend Sarah and her husband Nick from university days. It was so good to see them, we talked long into the night reminiscing, and howling with laughter about our long-gone student days.11 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: A truly golden winemakerDon Kavanagh toasts one of this country's most successful wineries.05 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanGuy Fawkes: Too loud, too longBlogger Shelley Bridgeman says there needs to be more rules surrounding the use of fireworks on Guy Fawkes' day.04 Nov 08:45 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Dining on the deckChoosing the right drinks to go with your barbecue this summer will make the good times even better.04 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionGill South: Step in the write directionAn expert analysis of her handwriting sample shows up some areas to improve for Gill South.04 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Worrying makes bad stuff happenWorrying is a pointless activity. Fact! Worrying is focusing on a fear that is not currently present. It's worrying about a thing that may or may not happen later.04 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionWhat noise annoys most?Nails on blackboard? It's music compared with the sound of a workmate chomping.01 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Battle of the brandsCzech and US beers are vying to win over Kiwi drinkers, writes Don Kavanagh.29 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Why being ‘over it’ is actually a good thingCall me crazy but I love hearing when clients or friends are "totally over it". When they can't look at another "fat picture" or drag themselves into the office for another soul-destroying day.28 Oct 08:00 PM