The three biggies: Unions, housing and global consciousness.

Keeping a sense of humour was something early missionaries probably learned on the job

"Have a heavenly Heathcote Christmas," the sign said with an illustration on it.

I always seem to get off lightly when it comes to Christmas shopping

A consistent point made by women is the need to educate our sons.

Kevin Page seeks help to get Mrs P in the best position for a holiday.

The horror genre revival has produced some quality time being freaked out on the couch

Standing lets us see the next paddock, next valley, the next continent, the next galaxy.

We need to accept that massive societal change is going to occur, one way or another.

Jonny Wilkinson's cerebral palsy forced a neck operation - he asks was it worth it.

We've just been a "weak member" as a conservative US think tank recently described us.

Kevin Page asks where has the time gone.

A toast - "Here's to you and balls to Trump".

The new authority will be able to override many local council decisions.

The ducks plucked up some courage and came in closer, that's when it all started...

In April, 1971, I first went to the Chathams in a team of four paua divers from Auckland.

Before you tax something you need to define it. So what, exactly, is meat?

A China-US trade war could escalate into something bigger.

Teachers look united, and in the sympathy stakes I think they're doing pretty well.

Kevin Page finds Christmas tradition under threat and sends an urgent letter to Santa.

If you know what you're doing a tree that has grown for a century can be felled in a flash

There's widespread concern at people not being able to afford basic dental care in NZ.

Super's a lie. But you can't ban it and it won't die.

Over the years I've found the best way to face adversity is to make it an opportunity.

The beauty of tragedy is that the drama allows us to reflect on our own human failings.

"Look out mate! E's be'ind yer!".

COMMENT: If we really want to shift out of victim mentality, we must first own it.

"If you can keep up vith me... I vill give you double the eggs you pay for every veekend."

50/50 chance we can avert the worst effects of global warming; but there's a big cost.

The contents of my return bag tipped out on to the counter and there, for all to see...