Whanganui ChronicleFor internet pricing that's fair Govt needs to butt outMaori have embraced the internet and the worldwide web wholeheartedly since its development in the 1980s18 Sep 06:19 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNew leader, same old policiesWell, there you go - we have a new Labour leader and all seems right with the world again.17 Sep 11:39 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWar horror and peace can come from verbal misstepsThis year's commemoration of 9-11 was almost completely overshadowed by America's rush to war with Syria.17 Sep 11:36 PM
Whanganui ChronicleAn unfair burden on workersFor those workers worried about the undermining of their rights under the new Employment Relations Amendment Bill, there could be worse around the corner.16 Sep 08:19 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSampling all the joy that Adelaide life can offerAs I write this I am babysitting three of the cutest kids serendipity could provide, while their father works in his home office up the hallway.16 Sep 08:16 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCost of Syria strike too highThe psychodrama in Washington grows ever more bizarre.10 Sep 07:45 PM
Whanganui ChronicleVisit is a reminder how good we have itA family member recently emailed the following after a weekend here: "Thanks for a lovely weekend, great company, great food, great excursions. Wanganui. Top town."06 Sep 06:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFinding 'kiss to kill ratio' as much fun as an Eric-less filmBack when I had a television and video player and the lads were in their early teens, we used to watch movies.06 Sep 06:03 PM
Whanganui ChronicleStay-at-home mums important to cityBeing an outspoken, confident person who has always been fascinated by politics - both local and national06 Sep 05:56 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHigh price of opposing Putin"Each time one of us thinks 'I'll just stand aside and things will happen without me and I'll wait,' then he is helping this disgusting feudal system that sits like a spider in the Kremlin," said Alexei Navalny.05 Sep 07:40 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLessons that will help your firm growLast week I got a little bit fired up by some ill-judged comments about Wanganui Collegiate which made the front page of this fine paper.05 Sep 12:36 AM
Whanganui ChronicleVote is US get out of jail card"Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me" - so the British Parliament decided it didn't want to be shamed by following another prime minister into another unwinnable war on the basis, yet again, of shoddy intelligence.03 Sep 08:55 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHistory bends towards ironyI used to admire John Key. Even when I disagreed with his policies I found his political savvy impressive. Anyone who could co-opt and manage both John Banks and Tariana Turia on his team, had to be reckoned with.03 Sep 08:51 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLanguage skills learned at table can take you farMuch approval ensued from my column where I criticised watching TV, playing, and doing everything else but talking while eating dinner - instead of sitting up at the table and conversing with each other.02 Sep 07:33 PM
Whanganui ChroniclePut on your boots, grab a hat and gloves and lend a handConservation Week (September 8-15) is a great opportunity for us to show support for our local environment.01 Sep 06:10 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSystem can't keep its secretsOver the past two weeks we have seen the following computer system crashes: A three-hour network shutdown on August 22 that paralysed the Nasdaq stock exchange.01 Sep 06:07 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCollegiate a huge benefit to the regionThe question of Collegiate must be a vexed one for any Labour candidate or supporter in Wanganui, especially after Chris Hipkins' spray in Parliament.01 Sep 06:05 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSuicide at any age a loss to societyThe title for this column - Waiting For Heaven - is taken from a song I wrote a few years ago after performing at hospice.30 Aug 09:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleA simple 'thanks, dad' will do nicelyTomorrow is Father's Day. The day many fathers dread. And not just because the family is trying so hard to make an effort to be nice to dad.30 Aug 06:31 PM
