Friday, February 13, 2026

Columns

Cartoon: How to beat the humidity

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Hiding in plain sight – execution eats brilliance for breakfast

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By Charles Miller I was amused when thieves used a furniture removal cherry picker to steal from the Louvre art museum in Paris, France,...

Impending Jesmond Road upgrade

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By Merritt Watson, Franklin Local Board member Motorists travelling through Drury and along State Highway 22 (SH22) are being advised to prepare for significant...

Cartoon: 2026 Election Year

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From the Editor: Keeping our community assets

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Welcome back! I hope you all had an excellent festive break, finding some time to recover from 2025. For me, the few weeks off went...

Luxon: We’re cutting costly red tape

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By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister  One of New Zealanders’ regular “water-cooler conversations” is comparing their experiences of seeking consents for home renovations or making...

Cartoon: Trump and Venezuela

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Bayly: Reflecting on a busy year – and looking ahead

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By MP for Port Waikato Andrew Bayly With Christmas just around the corner and workplaces starting to pack up for the summer break (including Parliament),...

Luxon: Our reforms are building the future

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By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Two years ago, National came into Government to rebuild the economy, restore law and order,...

Don’t let porch pirates or holiday bandits ruin your cheer

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By Counties Manukau South Tactical Crime Unit ‘Tis the season for giving… but sadly, some Grinches are out there taking! Whether it’s parcels left...
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