Russell Bell says the secret is to understand the experience behind the decision.

"I have been selected to accompany the Boomerang Child on her latest pregnancy scan."

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Readers share their views on the velodrome project and a linguistic curiosity.

OPINION: Why are we committing millions on a facility that might be used by so few people?

Readers share their views on the Long Term Plan and the velodrome.

Readers have their say on the state of Spriggens Park, and the velodrome debate

Readers have their say on the Marton Rail Hub and the Government's "winners and losers".

The Gallipoli campaign left families without sons, husbands, fathers and brothers.

OPINION: Are we inching closer to a world where Black Lives Matter?

Retirement village a slice of heaven for Kevin Page's mum thanks to TV music channel.

It's about funding, not design at this stage, says Cycling Whanganui president Ian Murphy.

Readers have their say on the Covid-19 vaccine and the PM's Prince Philip tribute

Readers have their say on Anzac Day, Covid vaccine and the Opera House spelling change

OPINION: I'm always looking for tools to help improve my own mental health.

"It was known as Whanganui for hundreds of years before you were born."

Readers have their say on the housing crisis, Horizons rate and Prince Philip.

Editorial: To repeat any of these falsehoods is to risk giving them legs.

Would you trust your partner to make your sandwich filling choices for you?

Proposed sweeping water reforms threaten local democracy, writes councillor Alan Taylor.

Readers share thoughts on Whanganui's ED, Prince Philip's tribute and Horizons' rates.

Readers also have their say on the housing market and whether enough people use buses.

Talk to your banker and accountant and test what they have to say, Russell Bell writes.

OPINION: Crisis often reveals how strong we can be when we have to be.

Readers have their say on housing, rates and personal responsibility.