Fred Frederikse: On the road again
Driving in Auckland with a caravan is a challenge, but I'd worked as a truck driver there.
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No bias: Bowler Belliss among best ever
In a bold, far-sighted move, Peter Belliss became NZ's first professional bowls player.
Editorial: Ready for lift-off
January is an exciting month for space fans with the possible launch of a very big rocket.
Letters: Pension cut insults the hard-working
Chronicle readers talk about superannuation anomalies and the credibility of science.
Conservation Comment: Cry of earth, cry of poor
Change begins with each of us, and the challenge is to live more lightly on the Earth
Editorial: Nature seems to be fighting back
A report on biosecurity rings alarms bells
Terry Sarten: Syrian sister city would give us a chance to shed light in a dark place
Terry Sarten ponders sister city ties.
Rachel Rose: Boxing Day bliss lost in rush to shops
Rachel Rose laments the commercial nature of Boxing Day.
Braunias: Looking at the year in satire
To be honest I approached another year of satirical intent with a heavy heart.
Chester Borrows: Cherish all children of the nation
Who would want to live in a family that doesn't care about the one who is struggling?
Your views: Readers' letters
Loud bands, stray firearms, Bible history and rough footpaths.
Opinion: No time to waste -- let's invest smart
There has never been a descriptive policy on how we divest community-owned properties.
Editorial: A tough year for science
2017 was a tough year for science - but there were some notable breakthroughs nonetheless.
Editorial: Good Lorde, what a dilemma
Remember when some people thought sport and politics shouldn't be mixed? How about music?
Your views: Readers' letters
The council's busy year; Power poles and car crashes; Sister city history; Rubbish bags.
Opinion: Ignorance in high places could kill us
It is no secret Trump does not take the threat of human-caused climate change seriously.
Frank Greenall: Wise after the event
Christmas magic: We need an excuse to be nice to one another, at least for a little while.
America's new embassy: An iron fist in a green glove
The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove
Editorial: Sporting heroes come and go
Brilliant sailing, rugby stalemate, great women's sport and the death of a sports icon.
Jay Kuten: The healing power of letting go
Resentment binds the victim emotionally and psychologically to her wrongdoer long-term.
Editorial: Why they want us in driverless cars
Driverless cars - another chance to sell you something you don't need or want
Your views: Give credit to Chris, not Jacinda
Readers have their say - sorting out the Middle East; thank Chris NOT Jacinda
IN THE OLD DAYS: Celebrating Christmas in Whanganui 1907
A very merry Christmas -- all the way from 1907
Have your say: Gun licensing won't catch the 'bad guys'
Readers get it off their chest - guns, junk mail, TV 'miracles' and bad cartoons
Nicola Patrick: Following your passion
Nicola Patrick discusses following her passion
Editorial: Christmas chaos on the roads
Aucklanders will laugh, but pre-Christmas traffic in Whanganui is mad.
Terry Sarten: the alien at Christmas
Terry Sarten discusses the alien at Christmas
Kate Stewart: Scorched almonds all round
Kate Stewart is thinking out loud about Christmas
Steve Braunias: Secret Diary of Christmas
COMMENT: Let me perfectly clear about something – for once! Let me just say this.
Gwynne Dyer: South Africa - it could be worse
The election of another billionaire grates, but thoughtful South Africans are relieved.
Opinion: Reducing our festive footprint
Turn the season of waste and consumption into an environmentally-caring Christmas.
No 'second goes' with extinction
In earlier times, extinctions were caused by natural disasters; now man is the terminator.