it is logical to believe the Earth is heating and that mankind is at least partly to blame

Mother's Day celebrations of one sort or another have been around since ancient times.

Is "dropping the flowers of speech" in public still a breach of the Police Offences Act?

The "coercion/abuse" stories are just a cover-up for religious zealotry.

"Education is not a tool to be used to play petty politics; it's far too important."

Jacinda, you've got a nice smile, But for the next couple of years I don't want to see it.

Why do councillors contract out the services we elected them to undertake?

Research on laws in Canada and Oregon has found claims of elderly coercion are overblown.

Ratepayers were forced to pay millions of dollars for piles of dirt alongside our river.

Always one of those difficult things, isn't it? Do you get involved or stay out of it?

Netanyahu is attempting to justify Trump's forthcoming abandonment of the 2015 Iran deal.

Those with a vested interest in our car obsession work hardest at denying climate change.

"This consultation is not an attempt to hurt iwi, of which we have 20 in our region."

It appears we are being ripped off at the petrol pump.

David Seymour is so wedded to populism that he makes Donald Trump look like an elitist.

A shadowy figure said: "You might be the rumour I'm looking for."

YOUR say: Council's split vote; respect for religion; Rachel's 'rant'; and God's judgment

Bill McKibben is in NZ to talk about taking on business interests over climate change.

It is time to complete Charles Mackay's redemption.

Compare reactions over Russians poisoned in London and the Rainbow Warrior bombed in NZ.

Budget: Forget "What's in it for me?" What are you doing for yourself and your family?

Whanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role

Imagine if the government gave us all a citizen score - it could be happening, in China.

Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize should be Red Velvet, South Korea's popular girl band.

What happens when scientific data meets political expediency?

The Royal Wanganui Opera House owes an everlasting debt to the late Derick Matthews.

Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality

Around a quarter of Americans who were raised as Muslims have left the faith.

Wonder at the prospect that we are not alone and what possibilities await us as a species.

Wanganui's future economic wellbeing is being controlled by Taranaki farmers.