Where's the line between error and crime? If you want to be lenient towards the Lombard Four because they made a simple mistake, then hardly anyone deserves to be locked up
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Storm in a baby's bottle
Yet again parents are coddled to within an inch of plausability, this time over breastfeeding
Read MoreThe rise and fall of Peter Whittall
This week's Pike River hearings have focused on former CEO Peter Whittall. Once showered with public acclaim, Whittall is now in a very deep hole indeed, dug in part by his own denial
Read MoreEnough Already - The Rozzers' Powers Need Curbing
The Police have more than enough laws to fight crime, it's just that they're not using them effectively. The two old parties - National and Labour - can just stop giving them more legislation. When did you ever hear the Rozzers say, "Thank you very much, we have enough power now."?
Read MoreDo not go gently into that good night ...
The sight of a Minister reading a speech to Parliament about a Bill he clearly hadn't even read has done what not even the Electoral Finance Act could: it's killed off a vital part of political discourse in New Zealand.
Read MoreFeeding a little life, with dried tubers
Distracting myself from August’s cruelty, and finding some sun
Read MoreWill Pammy's bordello survive?
Equality in prostitution is fine principle, but are women the same as men when it comes to shopping for sex?
Read MoreSunday Star-Times: Can you look me in the eyes and apologise?
The Sunday Star-Times is very big on the need for accountability in others. How about it demonstrates a bit itself?
Read MoreOIA uncovers 2nd quango, trying to evade the Act
DOC papers released to me, under the OIA, show Meridian deleting key email to pre-empt its release, and slowing down DOC decision-making
Read MoreSoftware: to patent or not to patent?
The government's decision to change the patent law regarding software has got techies and lawyers up in arms. It's out of kilter internationally and raises questions about the select committee process
Read MoreFollowing the footsteps of Monet and Monty
It’s time for tree planting, picture-painting, and the annual garden bird survey
Read MoreIPCC vs the deniers: the next round begins
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow and the glaciergate debate fades, the IPCC is gearing up for another report, another round of controversey. It will take great care testing the science; will its critics? And what's the future of transport?
Read MoreOf windmills, and those who mind
Would-be wind farmer Meridian Energy has a problem, its opponents have a point, and there’s an unanswered question that challenges us all
Read MoreOur Son the Schnauzer, or The Hunt for Male Role Models
You could do worse for a role model than a big-hearted dog. If you are a young man, you could do much, much worse
Read MoreThe price and profits of freedom farming
As consumers wake up to the false economy and cruelty of ‘factory’ meat and poultry, free range producers are bringing home the bacon while sales soar, according to industry sources
Read MoreThe road to Pahaoa
A day spent on the road to Pahaoa is no ordinary day; you will find beauty there, and you will not regret it
Read MoreIPCC under the microscope – but isn’t that what science is all about?
The controversy over errors in the IPCC's assessment of climate change have people asking whether it's all a beat-up. But where's the peer reviewed evidence that no risk exists, asks one of the IPCC's authors
Read MoreCan someone explain the crazy property market?
With the housing market so volatile, vendors are girding their loins while buyers are hopelessly confused
Read MoreSerendipity: the recipe for happiness
Happiness has simple ingredients – good food, a bit of luck and, apparently, lots of rosy sex
Read MorePundit turns one!
Reflecting on a year of great stories; French wine up for grabs; new partnership with tvnz.co.nz
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