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Meditations on the manly art of shaving

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Meditations on the manly art of shaving

As I run the blade across my face and neck, I think of things and I remember things. Most times the things just float across my skull and when I rinse the razor clean they’re gone.

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Space for everyone and friends to make

A Clubs and Societies Day in the University of Otago Link building. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Space for everyone and friends to make

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.

We have the power to demand better

Francisco Hernandez makes his maiden speech to Parliament. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT TV

We have the power to demand better

Migrant communities make an enormous contribution to New Zealand, Francisco Hernandez writes.

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Hospital upgrade or new build?

The 26-bed Naseby Hospital. At the time of its construction, it was the largest in the goldfields...

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Hospital upgrade or new build?

At a meeting of the Maniototo Hospital Board Thursday last, correspondence from the Director-general of Health was read relative to the proposals to erect a hospital at Ranfurly.

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Man and boy behind win

By virtue of the interest taken in the Sanders Cup the contest has become New Zealand’s most important yachting event, and that Otago should have won the Cup is a matter of great importance in the...

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Taking the dubious case for US annexation of Canada seriously

Canadians at Donald Trump’s inauguration. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Taking the dubious case for US annexation of Canada seriously

President Donald Trump’s proposed imposition of 25% tariffs on all Canadian exports to the United States cannot be justified by the false claim that illegal immigrants and large amounts of the...

Making his 8% go an awful long way

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Making his 8% go an awful long way

In the latest of his open letters, Sir Ian Taylor drops David Seymour a line.

Reality getting in the way of aspirations

A new ‘Dunedin Works Better’ campaign offers the city as a lifestyle alternative to professionals...

Reality getting in the way of aspirations

Life is full of disappointments. Just when you think you are over the last one, and making progress, another one comes along to slap you in the face.

Our hapless consumers are home on the range

A man has been taken to hospital after his shirt caught fire while he was using a gas hob. Photo...

Our hapless consumers are home on the range

Seize laughter wherever you can find it would be my advice for this year, if I were in the habit of dishing out such triteness.

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Trading blows

It is difficult to see exactly what United States president Donald Trump's tariff blitz is going to achieve.

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Letters to Editor: hospital, tourism, Peters

Transport Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

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Letters to Editor: hospital, tourism, Peters

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including concerns over the Dunedin hospital result, a discussion of the future of tourism in New Zealand, and the behaviour of NZ First MP's...

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Rif republic forces push Spain

Spanish troops evacuate a position in Morocco’s Rif Mountains under attack from Republic of the...

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Rif republic forces push Spain

The Riffs and other tribes are mobilising for another offensive against Spain.

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Just how lucky we are, give or take some unlucky bits

Fred Dagg (aka John Clarke). PHOTO: DAVID ROBERTS

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Just how lucky we are, give or take some unlucky bits

In your head you can hear them now.

US threat may spark WHO reform

The World Health Organisation headquarters in Geneva. PHOTO: REUTERS

US threat may spark WHO reform

The United States intends to leave the World Health Organisation. What happens next, C Raina MacIntyre asks.

From YMCA to Maga: the policeman and the prez

Village People perform at Donald Trump’s victory rally. PHOTO: REUTERS

From YMCA to Maga: the policeman and the prez

William Rees asks why Village People are a feature of Donald Trump’s rallies.

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Paying for Sunday parking

Areas for paid parking in central Dunedin could be extended. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Paying for Sunday parking

Parking is one of those issues which councillors at local authorities around the country must dread dealing with.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

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Letters to the Editor: homelessness, health and hoiho

The St Kilda Tavern. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Letters to the Editor: homelessness, health and hoiho

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the government's record on homelessness, rebuilding our health system, and backing the hoiho.

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