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Parenting: The toughest gig you'll ever take on
When I get my boys outside, it works. Trouble falls away and we have fun together.
It's not euthanasia, it's a choice
Those opposed to the EOLC Act consistently use the term euthanasia - it's not.
Letters: Recycling cost spurs poor choices
If it's difficult or costly to recycle or dump, poorer people will make poor choices.
Letters: A plea from one who knows . . .
A peaceful end should be everyone's right. Why should the terminally ill be punished?
Let's talk law: Top Tips for individual employment agreements
The favourite pick for businesses seems to be casual employment agreements.
Humans - the mistake that keeps on taking
Malaria alone continues to wipe out about 400,000 humans per year.
Harete Hipango: Cannabis, decriminalise it, don't make it legal
The bill will cannibalise and consume those most disadvantaged in NZ society – Maori.
Letters: Council playing cat and mouse with pet owners
We can most likely look forward to compulsory microchipping/registration of our cats.
Had a pay rise recently?
Asking for a pay rise can present all sort of problems, writes Kevin Page.
Letters: There's nothing wrong with renting
Rental housing was the easiest, most economical way to move from one place to another.
Legal pot: Are you ready to vote, yes or no?
Democracy without knowledge is not democracy - views on cannabis vote aired.
Best of 2020: Don't deny it: White privilege still exists, and it's ugly
Most Pākehā, when told about this concept, are shocked and go into denial.
Out of the classroom and into the forest - what a way to learn!
This is not new-age hippy education.
Call to end domestic abuse
Your letters to the Whanganui Chronicle: domestic violence, climate.
Cannabis debate: More facts, less politicking please
Fear-mongering is creating warnings of dire consequence based on no evidence.
Let's talk law: New environmental laws
The law changes will be big, particularly, but not exclusively, to our rural community.
How much risk should the council take with our money?
Comment: Councils, like individuals, accept an element of risk.
Bernie's new New Deal ... the next US President?
Admire him, or be flabbergasted he reckons he's still got enough gas in the tank.
Letters: Guard Pacific's triple star
Other stirring Kiwi songs could be used: Pokarekare Ana, Don't Dream It's Over, Nature.
Letters: Anthem should be fun, not ho-hum
Make it a fun thing to do at assembly. Find a way to instil passion into the anthem.
Letters: Petrol cheaper in Bay
On returning to Whanganui and NZ$2.18/2.19 a litre, one could only be incredulous.
Rob Rattenbury: Housing problem began in the 90s
The state of our housing is a shameful blight on National.
Managing whitebait - a species in decline
Four of our six whitebait species are categorised as threatened or at risk of extinction.
Ditch the tech - send the children bush
We can't judge youngsters for using the technology being put into their hands by adults.
Letters: Strategies to put spotlight on shame
In the claustrophobic head space, shame can spiral into self-destructive behaviour.
Escaping the rat race - back to Blue Duck Station
The real gold in Dan and the team's operation is their commitment to conservation.
Best of 2020: Are Whanganui rentals out of control?
Home ownership used to be the aspiration for every citizen. Not any more.
Climate emergency declaration just the first step
The fact is, our planet is sick. God helps those who help themselves.
Letters: Time to throw the book at fly-tippers
Does WDC have the will to charge offenders if evidence can confirm who the dumpers are?
Should Winnie swap his suit for a T-shirt and fishing rod?
COMMENT: The battle scars are starting to show. Maybe it's time Peters stretched back.
Let's talk law: Resolving disputes – the benefits of early legal advice
Savvy folk commonly get legal advice before making contractual commitments