Opinion: Time to think about decriminalising dope
I suspect the NZ Police have more important things to do than chase cannabis users.
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Why don't the UN or world leaders acknowledge that we have a major problem?
Frank Greenall: GYO baccy not so wacky
Where's the harm in growing a few organic "Nepalese tomatoes" in the home garden?
Editorial: Now not the time to close bridge
Don't shut Dublin St Bridge while there's a bottleneck at the City Bridge on a busy day.
Your letters: Don't make light of Rob's efforts
'Rob, thank you for trying. I know it costs more than envisaged, but full points.'
Jay Kuten: Cannabis bills both miss the point
Both cannabis bills disappoint -- the case for a new law is proven.
Editorial: Lack of outside investigation into gas leak concerning
Concerning that WorkSafe NZ will not investigate ammonia leak
Rachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomed
COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.
Gwynne Dyer: 'Saint' Suu Kyi stained by bloodshed
You can legitimately call it ethnic cleansing. Or genocide, if you want to get legalistic.
Fred Frederikse: Big Apple: Rotten to the core?
Billy the Kid, Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Harvey Weinstein: all New Yorkers.
Your letters: Global warming v nuclear winter
Legalise all cannabis. In 12 months, the regulatory framework will reveal itself.
Your letters: Cannabis vote a National disaster
It's time to discard reactionary and irrational prejudice against a benign, healing plant.
Comment: No hiding place for farmers with social media
Farmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.
Bridge lights still no closer
Readers get it off their chest - bridge lights, going topless, take in more salt
Kate Stewart: Ending child poverty, is it doable?
Kate Stewart ponders the Government's policy to reduce child poverty.
Kevin Page: Who would you leave home for?
Kevin Page ponders who he might leave home for.
English just keeping the seat warm
Why does Bill English stay on ... it's only a matter of time
Nicola Patrick: Defeated cannabis bill a huge missed opportunity
What's the big deal about the medicinal cannabis bill getting voted down?
Terry Sarten: Cinda-rella has gone to the ball
Terry Sarten discusses Jacinda Ardern's new nickname
Opinion: Sell community housing to sort debt
The potential is there, but can councillors get over their politics and make this happen?
Gwynne Dyer: Congo: Drifting into dangerous waters
Overstayer president hangs on to power amid growing unrest in Congo
Chester Borrows: Privilege and poverty accidents of birth
Do we really think royal kids will ever be in need of a raincoat, new sneakers or lunch?
Your letters: Bridge lighting - how hard can it be?
Can we have a finished bridge lighting display for next Anniversary Weekend's visitors?
Ken Orr: In praise of prime minister's pregnancy
Jacinda's baby is a human being endowed at conception with an inalienable right to life.
Your letters: Copper connection still the way to go
Copper telephone service is the most reliable, and you're still connected if power fails.
Frank Greenall: Sowing seeds of empowerment
The act of engagement can leading to all manner of unforeseen positive consequences.
Your letters: Global cooling? You've got to be kidding
The ozone hole is shrinking and over the last decade most of Antarctica is now warming.
Jay Kuten: Revenge fantasy a moral mess
Golden Globes 'best picture' winner is an ill-conceived revenge fantasy with a great cast.
Opinion: Cyber security in a connected world
Cyber criminals or competitors hacking your computer system could devastate your business.
Fred Frederikse: A first bite of the Big Apple
In a city of 200 languages, 50% of New Yorkers speak a tongue other than English at home.
Editorial: Cafe culture worth embracing
Whanganui's cafe culture is second to none. But it wasn't always this way.
Editorial: Is Rocket Lab hero or villain?
Rocket Lab has done NZ proud, but some are questioning the wisdom of its Humanity Star.
Your letters: Pensioners living in poverty
Living and food costs are the same for everyone, but pensioners live on $240 a week less.
Conservation Comment: Get with the flow
We need to give back to the mother that sustains us, to conserve soils and replant forests