Latest from WC - Opinion

Hard to see upside for forestry until things dry out

Extreme weather in the North Island has had a big impact on forestry.

Rob Rattenbury: Waitangi Day a work in progress

Comment: The day is becoming of much more significance to more and more of us.

Comment: Williams Syndrome group 'blew my mind'

The gratitude that I have for this wonderful group of people is palpable

Kevin Page: Time for an eye test

Kevin Page gets distracted by ripped jeans when he should be spring cleaning.

Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui - a capital city?

Rob Rattenbury writes about options for moving our capital city from Wellington.

Letters: Eagles' song fails to fly

Readers have their say on the Caboodle and our education system.

Letters: National Party donors and who takes lead on struggling education system

One reader attempts to explain why donors have put a lot more money behind the Nats

Comment: Forging a deep connection with the awa

'The great river flows from the mountains to the sea. I am the river and the river is me.'

Comment: Away with the fairies

It’s important to take a break, have a laugh and just get on with things.

Comment: Home comforts never felt so good as they do now.

Why go anywhere? It's just nicer being at home, writes Rob Rattenbury.

A linguistic lifestyle commitment (not resolution) to do better

When did being a potty mouth become the norm?

Comment: Mostly wrong, sometimes right - predictions for 2023

Mostly we get it wrong, but sometimes we call it.

Christmas a time for reflection

.Comment: Whanganui is a caring community and we step up to help others

Kevin Page: There are two types of six packs in the world

Comment: Don’t ask me why I asked for this particular Christmas gift

Nicky Rennie: I can't find my Christmas spirit

"I just feel devoid of joy because there is so much talk about the cost of living."

Rob Rattenbury: Media vital for healthy democracy

"The media has a responsibility to keep our politicians and other public figures honest."