Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Cartoons

Cartoon – budget blowout

Times Team -
All Whites captain Chris Wood may be back to full fitness in time for the upcoming World Cup, but another Chris may feel a...

From the Editor: Walk? Cross!

Jon Rawlinson -
The nice young chap in front of me most courteously stops to wait for a dear old chap to finish hobbling up to the...

Fuel crisis – Bishop backs buses

Times Team -
  The cavalry could be on the way as transport operators and contractors feel the squeeze due to fuel price rises caused by the war...

Winter motoring…

Times Team -
Franklin Times' sage advice regarding care around tractors on our local roads and preparing for winter motoring met with this witty retort by Roger...

From the Editor: Women’s (and men’s) work…

Jon Rawlinson -
Come Mother’s Day this Sunday, mums will be inundated with such gifts as flowers, chocolates, perfume, vouchers for spa visits and other such lovely...

Sports shorts…

Jon Rawlinson -
Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! – we have a...

CARTOON: NZ AI

Charlene Regalado -
In town or country, the definition of AI may vary, as this cartoon by Roger Smith illustrates.

Dealer’s choice – Bishop and Brown move to grow Auckland

Times Team -
Ongoing development in Drury continues to provide more places to live, but Franklin shouldn’t become a sprawling suburb with little local infrastructure or workplaces. The...

From the Editor: Of damn ‘dire straits’

Jon Rawlinson -
On April 25, we will remember them. Anzac Day has become a time to applaud all who have served in our military. Some counties...

CARTOON: Trump green shoots

Hannah -
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