My son started to die in front of me
OPINION: Watching my son choking shook me out of my complacency, writes Duncan Garner.
Election year crystal ball gazing
OPINION: Should we start packing away the election bunting now after the latest poll?
Tom Cruise prank goes too far
OPINION: The producer sobbed while Simon Barnett sat in silence as their colleagues admitted they pulled a fast one.
Sex and the Tron
OPINION: Once a year, when Fieldays come to town, Hamilton becomes the sex capital of the country.
Kids toughen up with travel
OPINION: Perhaps Oliver James wasn't entirely wrong when he said travel can harm kids' mental health.
Hudson's promised land hasn't arrived yet
OPINION: The All Whites have reverted to the long ball, writes Bill Harris.
Should Middle Earth embrace the middle finger?
OPINION: The sea of single digit salutes that greeted United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson showcases the Kiwi skill of naughty protest.
Gerry Brownlee's diplomacy masterclass
SATIRE: Listen in as the Dear Leader schools his going-rogue Foreign Minister on how to talk like a diplomat.
May's thrashing highlights the merits of advice
OPINION: The recent British election reminds Mike O'Donnell of a classic album by The Police.
Recycle and re-use
OPINION: Recycling might seem an unstoppable wave which will grow and grow as society becomes greener. In fact, there are obvious problems that are holding recycling back.
Information delays are inexcusable
OPINION: The Christchurch City Council has been stonewalling over rebuild information.
Defalcation may lead to absquatulation
OPINION: Ever done one of those exercises where you're asked what historical character you most wish you could have been?
Could Farrell injury spell doom?
Lions bosses should front up and give the facts about Owen Farrell's injury, writes Mark Reason.