Markets are fundamental to our society and our psyches. Markets are us.

Allow others the right to the buzz of their choice. To not to do so would be hypocritical.

Sometimes it is just too hard to find inspiration

Desire urges us towards something, said Thomas Hobbes, while fear urges us away from it.

One study showed that at any one time 3 per cent of drivers on the road were unlicensed.

Kevin Page's magic cycling moment goes awry when he does the cup-on-the-handlebar trick.

The story of power in most places throughout human history is instil fear and rule.

Our health officials have hope inequity will be a thing of the past, do you?

Having access to good, affordable healthcare is important.

I know, there's no fool like an old fool: "When do we play?"

It appears the writing is on the wall for the Marsden Point oil refinery.

Casts an approving eye over the outfit in the mirror and leaves as quickly as she arrives.

A typical Nabokov sentence: precise, ornate, exquisitely orchestrated and subtly comic.

How to tuck and fold a cover, or 'throw', and 'plumping up' cushions - par for the course.

Serious philosophical musings about time, cause and effect, and human free will in this.

Better systems and policy will result because Kiwis care how NZ responds to Covid-19.

A scenic hike up a forestry block hill almost ends in disaster for the Pages.

Most of us have a history of failed relationships with people.

And yet there are homo sapiens for whom you would quite willingly lay down your life.

Cellphone use while driving more dangerous than driving under the influence, says expert.

I know that the same would have occurred if the parties had been swapped over.

Everyone needs good neighbours. Wish I'd seen the sign - free can also deliver - sooner...

Last week the grass felt the stir of the season and grew a foot overnight.

Kevin Page has been thinking: what if the flyer drop job turned into a full-time job?

No one over 10 could eat that many chips and after dark there are no seagulls to help.