Whanganui ChronicleWe get the government we deserve - and I'm in despairWell, the elections are now done and dusted, and we have a promising team in the Wanganui council, to whom I send my congratulations.28 Oct 06:50 PM
Whanganui ChronicleBattling Mother Nature can be costlyNothing is certain, we often hear, except death and taxes. But a third certainty appears to be joining them: Climate change.28 Oct 06:46 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhat our noisy world urgently needs is sound of silenceI have been delving into the writings of Umberto Eco.25 Oct 09:45 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTruth is, even stress is relativeSo, turns out that thing they say about selling a house and shifting being one of life's biggest stresses is true, for me at least.25 Oct 09:42 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWinnie wins for braveryBravery comes in all shapes and sizes, and I think this week its name is Winnie Paap.23 Oct 06:45 PM
Whanganui ChronicleBetter to laugh at Abbott than own elected clownsIt's fun to be able to laugh at the unintended pratfalls taken by the high and mighty.22 Oct 07:16 PM
SportDamning statistics tell the storyNew visions and concepts are abstract, open to all kinds of interpretations, but the statistics don't lie. In fact, they can damn.21 Oct 06:50 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLundy race is going too farMost people would agree that there's a blurred line between a bit of fun and a bit of bad taste.21 Oct 06:45 PM
Whanganui ChronicleDepression affects even the highest of achieversSuicide is always a distressing subject - another life wasted; grieving dear ones; dreams left unfulfilled; the guilt of those left behind.21 Oct 06:44 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSea journey risks benefit EU"I don't know how many more people need to die at sea before something gets done," said Malta's Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat.21 Oct 06:42 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMore about doubt than absolute guiltLots of people say to me how terrible it is that criminal lawyers will defend someone, some criminal lowlife, who they ought to know is guilty of a crime.14 Oct 07:33 PM