Latest from WC - Opinion

Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues

OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.

Opinion: Winter planting tips for garlic, onions and more

Comment: Gardening is very much about working with the seasons.

Opinion: Why conflict is essential for driving social change

OPINION: Our community can't thrive when we turn our backs on people struggling.

Kevin Page: A quest for peace amid joyful chaos

OPINION: I’d suggest a majority of fellow grandparents will feel this way.

Nicky Rennie: Grief is complex and there is no textbook

OPINION: Dad and I will now forever share a special bond.

Gareth Carter: Growing strawberries at home

Plant strawberries in late autumn for the best fruit yields.

Opinion: Doctor's blunt advice adds humour to medical visit

To have someone of the medical profession lay that one on me was a bit of a surprise.

Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage

OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.

Gareth Carter: Why winter is the perfect time to plant roses

King's Birthday marks the arrival of new season roses.

Opinion: Why camellias are the star of your autumn garden

Comment: Early flowering camellias are popular for hedges and patio areas.

Opinion: The collaboration challenge facing NZ's community services

Opinion: The survivor hui showed successful collaboration despite limited resources.

Comment: A rainy day misadventure

Kevin Page has a dilemma when the rain buckets down.

Nicky Rennie: Taking selfies with Pope's body crosses a line

OPINION: I'm horrified by the behaviour of some people paying respects to Pope Francis.

Gareth Carter: Choosing the best small hedges for your home garden

Buxus is a classic hedge, but buxus blight makes it challenging to grow.

Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting colourful gardens

OPINION: Pansies thrive in cooler seasons but dislike hot summer sun.