Four years ago, a friend of mine who lives in Devonport, became despondent and then angry ...
Our People, Our Country
Labour Prime Ministers down the years – how does Ardern stack up so far?
It is early days yet but so far Ardern’s performance as Prime Minister has been close ...
Today in 1898 the old-age pensions act became law
On this day in 1898, the old age pensions act became law in New Zealand. It ...
Old dogs can learn new (technology) tricks
Recently I had to change my email address. I sent a group email to various relatives ...
Today in 1995 – Peter Jackson’s ‘Forgotten Silver’ film hoax screened
Today in 1995 Peter Jackson and Costa Botes film Forgotten Silver screened on TV One in the ...
The changing face of education in New Zealand
The changing face of education and the impact on institutions like the universities. OPINION: Most expert ...
The 6 o’clock swill
Introduced as a ‘temporary’ wartime efficiency measure in December 1917, 6 p.m. closing for pubs was ...
Living with kidney disease – Member showcase
My story is about living with kidney disease and I am telling this in the hope that this might allay any fears one might have of becoming a donor.
Oily Rag tips: Bulky butter & garden love
Bulky butter JS of Auckland has written asking for tips to bulk out butter, which is ...
No plans to stop for this 103 university professor
With an ageing population, the current retirement age is a strongly debated topic and Kiwis are ...