Latest from WC - Opinion

Deciding who lives and who dies ... it all comes down to money

What's our excuse for putting our elderly at risk?

Letters: Media must hold council to account

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

Letters: Unhappiness with DHBs' structure

The health system review panel's interim report suggests a big shake-up is on the way.

Letters: Special thanks to A&E team

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

Letters: Council's road to inclusivity

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

Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant

The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.

Best of 2019: 'I was shot at twice, it's time we armed our police officers'

We see police carrying firearms the world over - why should NZ be any different?

Letters: Swamp no place for homes

If legal action is taken against our council, guess who pays the bill.

Letters: Councillor berated for comments

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

Letters: Claims of racism off mark

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

Letters: Expect rubbish over EOLC Act

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

Best of 2019: Frank Greenall: An avalanche of issues

There have always been and will always be a gazillion issues happening at any one moment.

Best of 2019: Chester Borrows: C'mon! Is that really news?

The news is incredibly predictable, so we have to wonder if it is, in fact, news per se.

Let's talk law: The ever-increasing regulations on our agricultural sector

For farmers across NZ there seems to be an inordinate amount of regulation

Paula Bennett hits back over weight loss: 'I'm happy, healthy and proud'

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett responds to a column by Jay Kuten.

Best of 2019: Frank Greenall: Sad demise of cricket therapy

If you felt a bit stressy, you went to the cricket with a Thermos, cut lunch and blanket.