It's not peace in our time but it is cause for hope as sport brings two Koreas together

The Russians and Chinese will respond, and the world will become a little more dangerous.

I've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.

Orr's impertinence in playing priestly adviser to the prospective parents is appalling.

I suspect the NZ Police have more important things to do than chase cannabis users.

Why don't the UN or world leaders acknowledge that we have a major problem?

Where's the harm in growing a few organic "Nepalese tomatoes" in the home garden?

Don't shut Dublin St Bridge while there's a bottleneck at the City Bridge on a busy day.

'Rob, thank you for trying. I know it costs more than envisaged, but full points.'

COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.

You can legitimately call it ethnic cleansing. Or genocide, if you want to get legalistic.

Billy the Kid, Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Harvey Weinstein: all New Yorkers.

Legalise all cannabis. In 12 months, the regulatory framework will reveal itself.

It's time to discard reactionary and irrational prejudice against a benign, healing plant.

Farmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.

Readers get it off their chest - bridge lights, going topless, take in more salt

Kate Stewart ponders the Government's policy to reduce child poverty.

Kevin Page ponders who he might leave home for.

Terry Sarten discusses Jacinda Ardern's new nickname

The potential is there, but can councillors get over their politics and make this happen?

Overstayer president hangs on to power amid growing unrest in Congo

Do we really think royal kids will ever be in need of a raincoat, new sneakers or lunch?

Can we have a finished bridge lighting display for next Anniversary Weekend's visitors?

Jacinda's baby is a human being endowed at conception with an inalienable right to life.

Copper telephone service is the most reliable, and you're still connected if power fails.

The act of engagement can leading to all manner of unforeseen positive consequences.

The ozone hole is shrinking and over the last decade most of Antarctica is now warming.

Golden Globes 'best picture' winner is an ill-conceived revenge fantasy with a great cast.

Cyber criminals or competitors hacking your computer system could devastate your business.

In a city of 200 languages, 50% of New Yorkers speak a tongue other than English at home.