EDITORIAL: Cellphones and tablets are causing neck, hand, eye, ear and social problems.

EDITORIAL: Not all state schools need be under the thumb of education "hubs".

EDITORIAL: His announcement should make for a lively start to local body election year.

Comment: Auckland buses are now more frequent and costs must be rising.

EDITORIAL: Davos is a valuable gathering for New Zealand's leaders.

EDITORIAL: Old pines should be removed from parks without destroying native regrowth.

EDITORIAL: Just how electable is US President, as he marks his inauguration anniversary?

EDITORIAL: It's nice to think about celebrities as real people.

EDITORIAL: This is a perfect illustration of the chaotic nature of internet culture

EDITORIAL: Unruly visitors in Takapuna should give us pause to reflect on our tourism.

EDITORIAL: New Zealand is not immune to the greed that encourages public malfeasance.

EDITORIAL: Britain's traditional tribal politics have failed against challenge of Brexit.

EDITORIAL: If those blues won't go away, make sure you tell someone how you're feeling.

EDITORIAL: The brand is hardly rushing to open its doors in New Zealand.

EDITORIAL: Courage needed to make the tough calls about Auckland stadiums.

EDITORIAL: There's a beauty myth a young New Zealand woman is trying to put an end to.

EDITORIAL: With two major space-age achievements already this year, what else is in store?

EDITORIAL: Few modern leaders have had such a tough year.

EDITORIAL: The women's classic this week has had its usual charm.

COMMENT: A new year eels like a clean slate awaiting events and inviting new ideas.

EDITORIAL: Govt shutdown has given a preview of the new era of divided rule in Washington.

EDITORIAL: For most of us, when we step back and consider our lot, we really are fortunate

EDITORIAL: Women have made great gains this year to rightfully share some top roles.

EDITORIAL: Many of us cannot swim in moving water as well as we think we could.

EDITORIAL: NZ's roading network is struggling to keep pace with the demands on it.

EDITORIAL: Once again it has been the year of Vladimir Putin.

EDITORIAL: There's surely not much better than a Kiwi Xmas holiday.

EDITORIAL: The new Government has created a new ethos in the country.

EDITORIAL: Drive safely and have a happy Christmas.

State agencies should keep their distance from private investigators.