We say: The UK's dramas almost made US politics look tame - but not for long.

The MAFS debacle shows networks need to be better at vetting potential talent.

Editorial: Care and caution are required to ward off complacency around immunisation.

We say: Like the people on the river in Proud Mary, New Zealanders are happy to give.

The Government missed the chance to get an affordable home building plan off the ground.

Why aren't Fonterra's farmer-owners marching in the streets?

We say: Raising the enjoyment stakes in organised sport will be a hard sell to some.

We say: Thoughts and prayers for those shot do little to protect everyone else.

We say: He is gambling on a high-stakes strategy which is likely to end in an election.

EDITORIAL: Are we as fired up as we could be about reducing the impact of climate change?

We say: British PM swam through the tide of memes to conquer at Biarritz leaders' meeting.

We say: Gender imbalance at helm of our large public firms has long been an embarrassment.

We say: Councils are running out of money as candidates take the hustings with promises.

EDITORIAL: Globally the recession risk is rising, but there are solid local results.

We say: Chewing over which is the healthiest snack bar to buy? Then read on.

We say: Why bear a grudge when athletes are honest and show their real emotions?

We say: Each new generation struggles with stress, it seems this one is different.

We say: Petrol company margins are once again under the baleful glare of authorities.

We say: The Waitangi Tribunal wants the voting ban lifted for all prisoners.

We say: Political dilemma in Hong Kong keeps becoming a bigger and harder nut to crack.

We say: It may not all be fine dining but some Kiwi cooking appears to be on the improve.

We say: Is it time to take advantage of record low interest by breaking the mortgage?

We say: Prisoner's distressing messages should not be crawling out from behind bars.

We say: Democratic process would be even better served by a third player from the right.

We say: Far too many of our young charges are left poor, hungry and in need of transport.

We say: Hard to overstate how good this is for rugby - teams don't need to slow game down.

We say: Gil Hong and Tina Hyon should be put on a pedestal, rather than castigated.

EDITORIAL: It's unpalatable for abortion to remain in the Crimes Act - time for change.