Latest from Kerre McIvor on New Zealand

Kerre McIvor: Deadly serious part of buying a home
In possession of all the facts, people can then make up their own minds whether they choose to buy or not, writes Kerre McIvor. There is a moral imperative.

Kerre McIvor: Eyeing Cup again? Go fund yourselves
Kerre McIvor writes: Do the crew of Team NZ really want to be known as New Zealand's highest paid beneficiaries?

Kerre McIvor: Misery-makers should bury their proposal
Councillors are asking the public to comment on a proposed bylaw making it illegal for people to scatter their loved one's ashes in public places, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Shame sticks to both sides of this episode
For a man who has always craved respectability, having his political career end with the words "guilty as charged" must be particularly galling for John Banks, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Cricket's fixing shame caps the late-night party disgrace
Years ago when I was managing a restaurant in Wellington, four or five members of the NZ cricket team filed through the restaurant where I was the maitre d' and into the back bar, where a good time was guaranteed.

Kerre McIvor: Take the All Blacks to Samoa
The Samoan Rugby Union requested a test when it celebrated its 50th anniversary but apparently the NZRU said its dance card was full, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Behind the scenes with political leaders
In the spirit of the late great Paul Holmes, TV3's John Campbell has been at home with the leaders of our political parties ahead of this year's election.

Kerre McIvor: Citizenship is not for sale
Maurice Williamson's lack of judgment is symptomatic of a person who has been cosseted for far too long, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: High risk worth greater reward
I'm sure I can speak for all of our World Vision team when I say that if it hadn't been for our porters and guides, none of us would have come close to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro last year.

Kerre McIvor: Nations' shared history forgotten at the border
I don't normally feel aggrieved when I'm queuing for immigration checks at airports.

Kerre McIvor: Old age is coming, save now
When you're young, you never imagine you're going to grow old, writes Kerre McIvor. In fact, when you're young, you don't actually want to grow old.

Kerre McIvor: Owning a book doesn't make you evil
I have no time for Kim Dotcom. I don't find him charming and picaresque.

Kerre McIvor: Towies aren't all meanies
I know a lot of people put towies in the same "lower than a snake's underpants" category as parking wardens, politicians - and journalists - but I've never had a problem with towies.

Kerre McIvor: Show great; venue services a dud
Rolling Stone hailed Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band as the best live act in the world. Not bad for old geezers who have been performing for decades. And by crikey, they were right, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Far better to leave taunts unsaid
Soon after I started on Newstalk ZB many years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash. There was an outpouring of grief; distraught callers talked of nothing else for days, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Jones wins round one
The Commerce Commission has announced it will investigate claims that Countdown and its parent company, Woolworths, are engaging in extortionate behaviour.

Kerre McIvor: Come out of hiding Mr Mayor
I can understand why the organisers of the Howick Military Tattoo want Auckland Mayor Len Brown to stay away this weekend, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: It's Ryder's innings, not ours
It's hard for people without talent to watch those who have it in spades squandering their opportunities.

Kerre McIvor: How to flag down the boss
It's a time-honoured ploy for politicians to float a populist or controversial issue in a bit of smoke and mirrors chicanery, writes Kerre McIvor.

Kerre McIvor: Chill out and stay ticket-free
I'm surprised there aren't more deaths on our roads given our appalling attitudes once we get behind the wheels of our vehicles, writes Kerre McIvor.