It's not easy putting yourself out in public and experiencing the tall poppy syndrome.

Pensioner housing, council rating changes, air pollution and war crimes.

We all need time out to relax, recharge and to fortify our immunity from illness.

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Readers' comments on the recent Chester Borrows trial have turned the case on its head.

I've spent most of my adult life working as a landscape gardener

The most trusted politicians have left the stage ... clutching their gongs

Letters to the editor: Readers get it off their chest

How to check out the health of your river -- it could be at death's door

The issues have not changed much from previous elections, and no party has the answers.

The community has a general distrust of farmers, of farming and its practices.

Kate Stewart just loves House of Cards -- it's so REAL

Letters to the editor: Readers get it off their chest

Tv review: The Queen -- a tour de force by Helen Mirren

I have been reflecting on life's mysteries this week.

New Zealand men still relate to the mythical notion of the strong, silent stoic bloke.

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Beware the haka -- breaches of protocol can be costly

Council's proposed $50 levy on rural property owners system raises hackles.

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Dairy robberies, grammar gripes, who pays the living wage, and the end is nigh.

Schappelle takes a leaf out of Banksie's boat on Whanganui's City Marina.

Public smokers still a problem; What's wrong with asking people to think about the future?

Mike King is right and Jonathan Coleman needs to get out of the path of progress.

If I become a righteous reformer who gives smokers a hard time, shove a ciggie up my nose.

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A mum stops posts of her newborn on social media raising intriguing issues.

Hardline Jewish forces hold sway and Saudis get their weapons

For some time we have heard heaps of opinions about our water quality.

Does the Midwest Ferries plan put Whanganui's port development at risk?