We need to have a few conversations - but let's stay calm!

Perhaps change will only occur when we are on the precipice of extinction.

There is a direct correlation between some offenders and the abuse they endured.

Calling Assange a narcissist is psychobabble or misuse of diagnostic tags to diminish him.

As yet another Anzac Day dawns I will no doubt reflect on dad's time away from home.

The cartoon would be deemed offensive by tens of thousands of New Zealand Christians.

Next time you eat mussels or raw oysters, think of the dire fate that may befall you.

Saving a bloke's life twice in under a fortnight should not go unnoticed.

Growing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.

A NZ survey showed nearly half of new secondary teachers quit teaching within five years.

The orange people are a widely misunderstood group who pale by comparison with others.

David Bennett says there is more to bring a councillor than attending meetings

The St Hill St debacle is a damning sign of council mismanagement and incompetence.

The past month in New Zealand has been both heart wrenching and heart warming.

Katie Bouman is the young woman who led a team to make meaningful picture of a black hole

What's not to like about Whanganui's warm, wealthy future?

When I first heard of the End of Life Choice bill I was skeptical and frankly curious.

Israel's no slouch in reminding those what certain fate awaits them

COMMENT: This isn't really a column about my dead cat, though it might appear that way.

We must lower our numbers and simplify, then again simplify our lives.

Frank Greenall sees an bit of Basil Fawlty in politics

Many people are wary of diversity, and any views that challenge the status quo.

The jury's input is limited to a "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict voiced by its foreperson

This year was meant to be the year I got back on my bike, writes Nicola Patrick.

Is the price of healthy, balanced diet to high

Statistically, one of the most dangerous things you can do in NZ is to drive

Chronicle readers have their say

Any inquiry into the terror attack needs to look into the gun lobby's influence

Business zen with Balance Consulting.

It was a nice change to have more than one or two of us in the public gallery.