Chocolate-cake disaster and sick puppy are just start of catalogue of woes.

Candidates should prepare themselves for even tougher questions in the weeks ahead.

If the dam is dead, we've missed a chance to smooth the jagged edges of Mother Nature.

The dear old kangaroo appears to have the edge over technology.

Winston Peters seems to be setting his party up as an alternative to National and Labour.

I was unfortunately unaware of the War Memorial's meaningful and significant history.

The future of housing for our seniors needs careful consideration

Damage by bunch of destructive low-life vandals is robbing our region of its charm.

I haven't met a farmer yet that doesn't want to swim in clean rivers as well.

Cash has potential to change many at-risk lives

Family wouldn't let housing shortage kill immigration dream

Significance of treasures from past is magnified when they are laid out

These highly paid individuals appear to have forgotten they are servants of the public.

If everyone had a weather story to tell, then the same goes for the flu.

Bruce Bisset says water will be a major election issue.

Check your headlights.

It's time for change, simple as that.

Insisting local bodies get it right every time is unreasonable.

Just when you least expect it, a heavyweight virus can lay you low.

Turn the school holidays into a time of fun and productivity.

Parents should leave kids to their imaginations these school holidays.

Plastic bags are damaging to our environment and a sink-hole for money.

The rains are arriving and the cats are staying put inside.

The influenza virus deserves respect and research, writes Mark Story.

In the words of Elton John - sometimes sorry seems to be the hardest word.

The irony is it took a stalemate in festive atmosphere to trigger off a rugby renaissance

Exhibition proves breath of fresh air

Rugby remains a game for the people

Loss of treasured route lamentable

Mike Williams column