Latest from WC - Opinion

Gareth Carter: How planting fruit trees boosts self-sufficiency

OPINION: Late winter is ideal for planting, with moist soil and spring warmth.

Nicky Rennie: The lesson from the Coldplay concert affair

OPINION: 'This is like the lightning bolt of punishment for doing it in the first place.'

Shelley Loader: Why grassroots heroes matter more than celebrity culture

Comment: We’re increasingly valuing authenticity over curated images and popularity.

Gardening: Getting ready for spring with fruit trees and microgreens

Comment: Daffodils and magnolias are blooming, signalling spring's arrival.

Nicky Rennie: How I flexed my Mum-Muscle

OPINION: Nicky Rennie reignited her parenting skills by looking after a toddler for a day.

Gareth Carter: How to make your winter garden flourish with broad beans and more

OPINION: The sugarsnap peas have been the star crop this month, growing well in pots.

Editorial: Rebuilding trust key to tackling vaccine hesitancy

OPINION: Nationally, 77% of children were vaccinated by 24 months old last year.

Gareth Carter: A guide to growing vibrant hellebores in cold months

Comment: Hellebores thrive in shady, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again

OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.

Gareth Carter: Plants to attract birds

Comment: There are food sources that have a stronger attraction for certain birds.

Nicky Rennie: What Jim Rohn taught me about new beginnings

OPINION: Nicky Rennie is making a career change at 54.

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.