Beating virus will require the sort of powers more usually associated with communism.

The PM had a very fine line to walk between going too soon, and leaving it too late.

Is the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?

More than ever, it's important for us to continue to pay for the service of news.

A&E reception area was busy, and a doctor short, But still all gave excellent service.

When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.

This idea has so many problems it is not likely to pass legislative scrutiny.

There'll be no equality for Māori until councillors can see beyond their own monoculture.

This has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.

Despite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.

The inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.

A little Christmas optimism.

The Wanganui Ratepayers' Association believes some questions need clarification.

The cannabis referendum is likely become more enmeshed in party politics than euthanasia.

Comment: Somali elections informed by technological breakthroughs and Kiwi can-do.

COMMENT: We need to formulate a succession plan for what happens on demise of the Queen.

In fact the number of Māori voters who bother to vote is far lower than that of non-Māori.

Once again a government is invoking curbs on rights and liberties to crush terrorism.

Comment: The worst voter turnout ever, six years after the worse turnout ever.