Gwynne Dyer: Eastern Ghouta is Aleppo all over again
The war must go on until all of Syria is back under Damascus's rule.
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Chester Borrows: Give prisoners the right to vote
To rehabilitate prisoners to live crime-free, focus their minds on life outside jail.
Editorial: Online Census reveals generational divide
Census changes came too quickly.
Opinion: Eruptions have risks and rewards
The most likely volcanic effect on Whanganui District is a sprinkling of ash from Ruapehu
Frank Greenall: Just reward for 'proper job'
We need to tax the money-massagers enough to recompense all those doing the "proper jobs".
Your letters: Who wants it, who'll use it, who'll pay?
What could justify adding a fivefold velodrome operating expense to current council debt?
Your letters: Let's focus on real core business
Regional rating for facilities used by minority pursuits is badly timed mayoral nonsense.
Business Zen: Don't enable bullies
Bullying exists in the workplace as much as in everyday life.
Jay Kuten: Holding the Government to account
You can't begin to solve a problem if you're not willing to acknowledge it's there.
Rachel Stewart: Breaking free from addictive web
COMMENT: Online technology is hugely important but too much can be detrimental.
Your letters: Ratepayers pay twice over
'Mayors want Horizons to fund non-core facilities, but the poor old ratepayer pays twice.'
Conservation comment: Drastic plastic catastrophe
Plastic debris, transported by ocean currents around the entire globe, is found everywhere
Gwynne Dyer: The forever president (or not)
Xi is not likely to "do a Mao" in China. But the mistakes will accumulate nevertheless.
Fred Frederikse: Into the heart of darkness
Despite its mineral and horticultural riches, CAR is one of the world's poorest countries.
Your letters: NZers need better protection from migrants
More extensive background checks are needed on migrants from violent countries.
Jay Kuten: Empowering the dying patient
War is too important to be left to generals, death too important to be left to medics.
Have your say: End Of Life Choice bill info meeting falls short
Readers have their say: Assisted suicide; bees and gun control in the US
Mike Hosking: Crusade against sexual predators is too tacky
Media campaign to 'out' sexual predators is tacky and tasteless
Nicola Patrick: Tragic death tells us to make the most of life now
Take care of yourself right now - apply your oxygen mask first or you're no use to anyone
TV review: 9.1.1 seriously awful show
American 9.1.1 TV drama featuring police, fire and ambos emergency TV3 weekly
Kate Stewart: Strength in numbers
I'm of the belief that, as people, we have strength in numbers ...
Terry Sarten: China reacts to subversive power of the humble letter 'N'
Severe censorship part of Chinese leader's move to be president for life
Steve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon Bridges
COMMENT: I woke up super-amped and ready to rock.
Gwynne Dyer: Berlusconi comeback scripted
Immigration is the biggest issue, and Berlusconi talks bluntly about mass deportations.
Opinion: Confidence and confidentiality
The council has been using confidentiality unnecessarily - a concern for our democracy.
Chester Borrows: In search of the full-blooded Kiwi
Focusing on the things connecting us makes a strong community and a nation to be proud of.
Your letters: End of life - a one-sided view
My wife could live the rest of her life in jail for the crime of holding my hand as I die.
Editorial: Bridge repair progress no express train
Aramoho Rail Bridge repairs and maintenance must be a priority before it's too late
Frank Greenall: Straight flush hard to beat
We need a public TV service channel for a more balanced and inclusive view of the world.
Your letters: RDA site - what's wrong with this picture?
Why can't NZ Transport and the WDC just gift the land to this very worthy cause, RDA?
Jay Kuten: Ardern's Government has a lot of work to do
The new Government can hardly miss looking good by comparison with the old one.
Your letters: We mustn't sign TPPA II
TPPA benefits are minuscule compared with its potential to inhibit our legal system.
Your letters: Brewing better health for pensioners
Giving Gold Card holders a free dozen of beer a week would be a better health option.
Fred Frederikse: Don't mess with the Corsicans
Boat people find the Corsicans less than welcoming and try to carry on to mainland Europe.