Over-representation of poor people in prison looks racist on the face of it.

Such is the arcane terrain of the postmodern, deconstructivist art world.

Ebola-type viruses are found in many areas of the world, and this is part of the problem.

Soaring petrol prices hurt rural communities and low-income families most.

Sexuality education has a critical part to play in the wellbeing of students.

Corruption in Iraq is a system, not a series of individual crimes.

Arthur Lewis was accused of motoring round the Guyton St corner at 10 miles per hour.

These hearings are not criminal trials. They are job interviews for high judicial posts.

Operatunity: "Fabulous, fun and frenetic bluegrass fiddling" - and that's not all.

All of us feel stressed, anxious or down at times for a variety of reasons.

In Manawatu-Whanganui, forested areas could increase by by 300,000ha to 400,000ha.

Ideally, monies allocated to the likes of health and education would be bottomless

With the values they propose, it is unlikely NZ First MPs would be let in the country

What is it -- if you get organised, get signatures and make a fuss, Corrections backs off?

Specialist retailer has a business model that works

COMMENT: Political commentator Chris Trotter said that I have "the smell of death".

When it comes to writing a will, it's up to you what you put in it.

It's harder to dump old ideas and institutions than the household clutter of a lifetime .

Culture war over liberalising of sexual relations and abortion at a critical point.

Our Māori forebears and ourselves have been robbed many times through shonky legislation.

Many people insist that there's a mythical creature out there called a "free market"

'Hugely massive macrocarpas fill our gutters with needles and nuts.' - Cynthia Couper

Seating Kavanaugh would put the faith of citizens in the US Supreme Court in jeopardy.

COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.

How to deal with a real problem - suicide - without hiding it?

I'd be happy with a gin and tonic, a pair of socks, some undies and golf with the boys.

Let's twist again like we did in 1960 — and raise funds to upgrade a landmark building.

Since human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.

A baby at the UN is unusual, but working mums juggle child care all the time.

Why aren't all councils borrowing money to start investment funds if it makes sense?