Letters: Super assumptions; drug testing; ‘sly’ semantics
The system still assumes “two can live as cheaply as one”. That assumption is outdated and untrue. Couples…
Letters to the Editor: Te reo is part of what makes Aotearoa New Zealand unique
Many thanks for your enlightened editorial. Philip C. Garthwaite, Milford. Taxing issues The front page piece by Sir…
Letters to the Editor: Nepal flood and glacier collapse prompt climate change warning
We would also get a Fourth Amendment – the prohibition of illegal search and seizure – something those…
Letters: In defence of CRL’s budget to create both beauty and function
Fiona Edgar, Henderson. Rail review The massive final cost of the Auckland CRL to circa $5.5 billion (from…
Letters: Business borrowing is up but is it really a sign of confidence?
Bear in mind, between May 2025 and May 2026, 3275 businesses were placed into liquidation! Hamish Walsh, Devonport.…
Letters: Norway or our way? Air NZ losses; Hipkins’ visibility
When North Sea oil was discovered, about the same time as Māui gas was on the horizon, (unlike…
Letters: Reader argues New Zealand should become the 51st US state
Living in a country where the Second Amendment applies will also end the archaic licensing rules that apply…
Letters: Winston Peters and channels of accountability; science and sexual consent
No lawyer would be able to make the comments Peters did. The Standards Committee under section 130(c) has…
Letters: Private v public healthcare, Hanson and Peters, e-disaster waiting to happen
The corporatisation of healthcare seems to lead to longer times to see a doctor and an increase in…
Letters to the Editor: Dismay at declining defence capabilities, school lunches, solar loan policy
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has also evolved into an organisation with little true combat capability. The…
A Japanese photographer’s simple request resulted in pure magic and 3.4 million views
One day, a Japanese photographer operating under the name Yusa Film walked up to a young family sitting…
Letters: Thiel’s Kiwi status, questioning Seymour’s values and lifting the pastry lid on pies
There seems to be no evidence of Key’s loyalty towards New Zealanders. Rob Harris, Riversdale Beach. Bye-bye pie,…