Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories:
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories:
01 September, 2010
The question of what it takes to be a New Zealander is difficult to answer – but this story takes a crack anyway. The answer? Fred Dagg knows. 1 image
Submitted by: Hamish McKenzie | Categories: Features, Regions
01 September, 2010
A horse-back adventure in hardy country between Asia and Russia, where horses can sometimes become food... 3 images
Submitted by: Hamish McKenzie | Categories: Asia, Asia Pacific
27 August, 2010
NZ health minister Tony Ryall drops in on hospital. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Health, Cartoons
26 August, 2010
NZ health minister Tony Ryall "Gets Smart". A column by Dave Wolland.
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Health, Columns
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories:
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories:
23 August, 2010
A group called "Conscious Women" were running free seminars in my area. I decided to overcome my suspicion of seminars and see for myself what was going on.
Submitted by: Makereta Brown | Categories: Features
22 August, 2010
The issue of whether to make KiwiSaver compulsory is now firmly on the agenda after Prime Minister John Key gave the green light for a government-sanctioned Pensions and Saving Working group to look at the issue. But is New Zealand ready and willing, asks Bernard Hickey. 1 image
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns
Submitted by: Ashleigh Garrett | Categories:
Submitted by: David McPherson | Categories: Photographs
20 August, 2010
With families, careers and households, women are constantly trying to fit everything into insane schedules. There are also a proportion of people that try so hard to be perfect that anything less than the best results in depression and complete avoidance of the issue. 1 image
Submitted by: Libby Masters | Categories: Wellbeing, Tips/Advice
18 August, 2010
A brief look at some of the basic steps one can take to smooth the transition experienced when moving to a new country.
Submitted by: Michelle Leech | Categories: Travel, Families, Tips/Advice
18 August, 2010
International bestselling fantasy author, Jennifer Fallon, offers some sage (and tongue-in-cheek) advice to new authors about the perils of blogging. 1 image
Submitted by: Jennifer Fallon | Categories: Books, Tips/Advice, Humour
17 August, 2010
Paul Holmes seemed to capture the zeitgeist last weekend when he said the economy appeared to be grinding to a halt. Holmes' intuition based on the body language of his olive oil buyers is backed up by at least 10 sets of economic data, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Opinion, Economy, Columns
16 August, 2010
Our national driving behaviour is at odds with the 'easy going' Kiwi character we present to the world. At best, it increases congestion. At worst, it reinforces our position as a social and cultural backwater, writes Nick Houldsworth. 1 image
Submitted by: Nick Houldsworth | Categories: Columns, Humour, Viewpoints, Northland Auckland
13 August, 2010
Aeromagnetic surveying for minerals in Northland. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Northland Auckland
13 August, 2010
Surveying Northland for minerals. A column and cartoon by Dave Wolland.
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Industry, Columns, Local Govt, Rural, Northland Auckland, Energy
10 August, 2010
A caricature of Sam Knowles, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: National, Economy, Caricatures
10 August, 2010
A caricature of Solid Energy Chief Operation Officer Barry Bragg, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Industry, Caricatures, Energy
10 August, 2010
A caricature of Chris Carter, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Politics, Caricatures
07 August, 2010
Caricature of Albert Einstein illustrated by Vladymyr Lukash for www.SimplyCharly.com 1 image
Submitted by: Simply Charly | Categories: Caricatures
05 August, 2010
Academic debates about history and economics send most people to sleep very quickly. But what if you could be more confident about fixing or floating your mortgage by knowing who would win these debates? 1 image
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
05 August, 2010
John Key's call for a review of foreign ownership rules around land highlight two fundamental weaknesses in our economy: our lack of savings and our weak capital markets, writes Bernard Hickey. 1 image
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns
05 August, 2010
Here's a heretical thought: the great dog of the New Zealand sharemarket, Telecom, may just about be ready to sit up and bark again, writes Pattrick Smellie.
Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Economy, Industry, Columns
05 August, 2010
For as long as I can remember, there's been national angst over what to do about superannuation. But the best remedy has always been to... make the economy grow faster, writes Pattrick Smellie.
Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns
05 August, 2010
New Zealand's billion dollar log export trade has been seen as providing a much-needed economic boost for the country. This article highlights the real costs involved in sending raw logs offshore instead of processing them in New Zealand. It quotes Jon Dey, from Forme Consulting Group, which recently announced a processing joint venture in China, along with Rens Bosman, of log exporting company NZ Wood Fibre Ltd, and a Russian expert on the China log trade. 4 images
Submitted by: Mike Smith | Categories: National, Industry, Horticulture
03 August, 2010
Academic debates about history and economics send most people to sleep very quickly. It's like Mogadon without the drugs. But what if you could be more confident about fixing or floating your mortgage if you knew who would win these debates?
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns
28 July, 2010
A Manhattan gynecologist claims to be the first doctor in America to sell sex toys through his practice, saying he wants to save -- but also maybe cause -- women’s blushes. 1 image
Submitted by: Matthew Hall | Categories: Wellbeing, Health, Families, Features
26 July, 2010
We have two Chinese New Zealand MPs but we don't have Chinese faces on our television. There is no Mandarin spoken on National Radio or National television. Yet mandarin is set to become our second most spoken language within 15 years, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Education, Politics, Economy, Columns
26 July, 2010
Prime Minister John Key has done his best to shut down any debate about reforming New Zealand's pension system. This is a pity, but the good news is there is still time to solve our problems before public debt overwhelms us in a Greek-like wave, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
18 July, 2010
In years to come New Zealanders will look back on the winter of 2010 as the moment when we finally realised the last 10 years of growth was a sham, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
16 July, 2010
Using the ETS to Implement Smoking Bans In Prison. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Health, Politics, Environment, Law, Cartoons
16 July, 2010
Extending the ETS into prisons: "Non smokers could be given carbon credits and smokers forced to pay a carbon tax," writes Dave Wolland.
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Health, Politics, Environment, Columns, Law, Viewpoints
14 July, 2010
A look at the arguments for and against adding a second referee to the rugby field and how it might work.
Submitted by: Hamish McBrearty | Categories: Sport, Rugby/League, Viewpoints
12 July, 2010
A mother comes to terms with her 10-year-old son's recent diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes.
Submitted by: Melissa Thorn | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Viewpoints
12 July, 2010
Change is hard. Changing the way things are done in a large organisation is even harder. But US academics Chip and Dan Heath have practical suggestions to manage change on any scale. This review pulls out the key points made in their book Switch.
Submitted by: Julie Starr | Categories: Books
11 July, 2010
A bevy of banks surprised home owners and regulators alike when they slashed their long term mortgage rates by as much as 0.75%. But is it enough to transform the housing market, writes business commentator Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property
08 July, 2010
What defines a supporter of a national team and should New Zealanders be openly supporting other more successful team in sport based on some remote reason?
Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Opinion, Sport, Viewpoints
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Gadgets, Columns
04 July, 2010
This economic recovery feels like a Claytons Recovery: the economic recovery you're having when you're not having an economic recovery, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
28 June, 2010
Can South Canterbury Finance survive without a government guarantee and with a cloud over Allan Hubbard's reputation? I think recent events have decided both are impossible, writes Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Business, Economy, Management, Columns
25 June, 2010
While the All Whites demand respect after their recent performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, I think that it is no longer good enough to participate at this level given our resources, I think we should be able to demand victory instead. Maybe we got too defensive against Paraguay, but I wouldn't have mind if we attacked more in search of a result even if it meant losing the match.
Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport
25 June, 2010
Travelling with kids changes what you need to pack in your bags when flying long-haul. Read on for stress-free and organised travels... 1 image
Submitted by: Patricia Compter | Categories: Families, Europe, Tips/Advice
23 June, 2010
Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson would have to be among the least popular people in New Zealand right now, yet they seem oblivious to the public opprobrium. There's one thing they could do to help, writes business commentator Bernard Hickey.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: National, Economy, Columns
19 June, 2010
China has just announced that it will "Further Reform the RMB Exchange Rate Regime and Enhance the RMB Exchange Rate Flexibility".
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Economy
18 June, 2010
Farmers will be able to play out virtual farming scenarios online to help with decision making thanks to new software, writes Wintec journalism student Ji-Soo kim.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays
18 June, 2010
An energy efficient towing device takes top honours at the Fieldays innovation awards, writes Wintec journalism student Tony Stevens.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
A soil scientist has come up with an innovative way of getting rid of excess nitrate – using a trench filled with woodchips, writes Wintec journalism student Kahu Miller.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
Solar panels and wifi feature in tractors on display at Fieldays, writes Wintec journalism student Jaimee Conn. 1 image
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Farming, Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
How do you broach serious topics with children? And what can you expect when you do?
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories:
18 June, 2010
It sounds like science fiction, but two University of Waikato researchers have spent two years figuring out how to turn animal protein into biodegradable plastic for use in plant trays, golf tees, writes Wintec journalism student Jaimee Conn.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
This year one of the Fieldays’ iconic events – the Rural Bachelor of the Year – has an added twist. Organisers have spiced up the contest with the Rural Good Keen Girls competition and now the search is on for New Zealand’s first rural bachelorette, writes Wintec journalism student Samantha McPherson. 2 images
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
Police want to reduce theft of expensive farming equipment by focusing on the importance of recording serial numbers at this year’s Fieldays, writes Wintec journalism student Amanda Harper.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Law, Fieldays
18 June, 2010
He’s written a book of “bloody good yarns” – most of them true, some bulldust. And a coffee shop is definitely not David Henshaw’s preferred setting. Wintec journalism student Tony Stevens meets the artist. 1 image
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories:
18 June, 2010
Born and bred in the Waikato, Warwick Roberts has spent most of his life farming in Cambridge. Now he's taken on a new challenge - chairing the Fieldays Committee. Wintec journalism student Kelsey Fletcher meets him. 1 image
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Waikato Taranaki
18 June, 2010
An Ashburton company is selling pink Cambridge Rollers to raise money for cancer research - and Fieldays is helping them along the way, writes Wintec journalism student 1 image
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays, Canterbury Otago
18 June, 2010
The Waikato Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club display is in its third year at Fieldays but member Graham Freegard has been at Fieldays since day one 42 years ago.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories:
18 June, 2010
When Warwick Johnson goes to the Fieldays, he says he tries to keep a low profile. That could be easier said than done, given the 77-year-old’s extensive background with the event.Warwick was among the group of men who founded the Fieldays 42 years ago, writes Wintec journalism student Iris Riddell.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays
18 June, 2010
Pukekohe artist Murray Swan walked away from the 2010 Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award $4000 richer after he took out first place with his entry Wood ’n Post, writes Wintec Journalism Student Kelsey Fletcher.
Submitted by: Wintec Journalism | Categories: Fieldays
17 June, 2010
Leeches, leeches, everywhere. Close encounters of the bloody kind whilst trekking in Nepal leaves both physical and emotional scars. 1 image
Submitted by: Patricia Compter | Categories: Asia, Health, Features
Submitted by: Patricia Compter | Categories: Families, Features
17 June, 2010
A mother of two attempts long-haul travel with a baby and a toddler... and survives. 1 image
Submitted by: Patricia Compter | Categories: Families, Europe, Asia, Asia Pacific
16 June, 2010
Now that the dust has settled from the Reserve Bank's widely expected decision to put up the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.75%, it's worth looking at what this will eventually mean for mortgage borrowers and term deposit savers.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property
14 June, 2010
Karl F Sim forged the work of many great artists, especially C F Goldie, and was convicted in 1986. He changed his name legally to Carl F Goldie subsequently, and at almost 86, is making a name for himself as an artist. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Arts
13 June, 2010
Grant Aldridge explores why 'consultation' is such a dirty word and unsatisfying for so many who get involved.
Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Viewpoints, Politics, Local Govt
13 June, 2010
An in-depth review of the book: 'My Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love and Friendship' – written by Alana Stewart. Published by William Morrow – an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. Released in paperback 22 June 2010 - a year after Farrah Fawcett's death.
Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Books, Television, Viewpoints
13 June, 2010
Grant Aldridge reviews the book: 'My Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love and Friendship' – written by Alana Stewart. Published by William Morrow – an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. Released in paperback 22 June 2010 - one year after Farrah's death from cancer.
Submitted by: Grant Aldridge | Categories: Viewpoints, Books, Television
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Economy, Cartoons
09 June, 2010
Story about the successful biological control of current rodent infestation. 1 image
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Rugby/League, Viewpoints, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Viewpoints, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Sciences, Columns
07 June, 2010
It's quite possible that this time next week when you sit down to read your paper with a cup of coffee and some toast that you'll be asking yourself whether you can still afford the coffee and toast.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns, Property
07 June, 2010
Craig Venter programs cells with synthetic DNA. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Sciences, Cartoons
02 June, 2010
Winston Matthews, great great grandson of pioneer missionary, Joseph Matthews, turned a car restoration habit into a museum at Taipa in the Far North. Currently restoring a 1940's three-wheeled electric vehicle designed for paraplegics. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Recreation, Features, Northland Auckland
30 May, 2010
I was hoping to get myself one or several rabbits for the pot, and to do so I was soft-footing it along the edge of a large paddock of new grass that backed on to a big section of bush running up into the Hakarimata Ranges, west of Ngaruawahia.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Recreation, Rural Life, Waikato Taranaki
30 May, 2010
There's been a lot of discussion about the inflationary effects of the GST increase since the budget, but everyone is looking in the wrong direction. Everyone is talking about consumers and interest rates, but are ignoring savers who are taking the biggest hit.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Tech, Columns
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Farming, Rural Life
28 May, 2010
This week we look at the 2nd estimate of US GDP, US house prices and consumer confidence, the Japanese unemployment and deflation picture, Japan's international trade, and New Zealand's international trade. In the analysis we arrive at a one line summary that says things are still chugging along in this post-great-recession environment, but risks are rising.
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Economy
27 May, 2010
There's a special kind of clarity that comes with a frosty morning, writes Kingsley Field.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Rural Life, Waikato Taranaki
27 May, 2010
It's especially rare in this day and age to congratulate a banker for a job well done. But Sam Knowles, who announced his resignation as Kiwibank CEO today, deserves an awful lot of credit for leading the creation of a large and worthy institution that has shaken up the banking industry for the benefit of consumers.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Columns
26 May, 2010
Last of the series. Comments and story of Mrs Rat.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Rural Life, Humour
26 May, 2010
A timely reminder to people about what happens if you're a sheep.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Rural Life, Humour
26 May, 2010
A sad but humorous tale of a spider's quest for lasting love.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Humour, Rural Life
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Humour
26 May, 2010
The touching story of two wild bush pigs that find a home with a farmer. Incorporates a moral about the pitfalls of civilization.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour
26 May, 2010
Country Critters installment no 2. Humorous stories submitted by creatures of my acquaintance.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour
26 May, 2010
The first of my 'Country Critters' series. Short humorous tales told by the animals themselves and plagiarized by me.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Humour
26 May, 2010
Kiwi artist and activist Kim Paton has opened The Free Store in Wellington to give away food and raise questions about consumerism and needs. 1 image
Submitted by: Duncan John Graham | Categories: Small Business, Features, Wellington Wairarapa
26 May, 2010
At the age of 50 something, I'm thinking of getting married again. Sadly, the shorts and T shirt I wore first time around are no longer around, although other memories of my 70s wedding remain.....
Submitted by: Leigh Bramwell | Categories: Families, Features
22 May, 2010
This week we look at the data out over the past week that showed a continued (yet fragile) economic recovery in Japan, higher economic growth rates in Mexico, continued strength in the economy of Taiwan, and relatively subdued inflation pictures in both the EU and US.
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Economy
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Industry, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Travel, Industry, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: National, Law, Cartoons , Television
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Environment, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
21 May, 2010
As the population ages and the inherent biases towards property investment keep driving house prices, the young will be forced to stay renting and the old will stay in their big houses.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns, Property
Submitted by: zachary ndegwa | Categories: Cartoons
18 May, 2010
Does naming cows in increase productivity? A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Farming, Cartoons
18 May, 2010
Remembering the companies that were once NZ owned. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Cartoons , National
18 May, 2010
The illusion of easy money has consequences. A news cartoon about Chinese farm purchases, by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Farming, Cartoons
18 May, 2010
Letting others gamble with your export returns. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Cartoons
18 May, 2010
Your Business Costs Can Get Away From You. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Business, Cartoons
18 May, 2010
Kiwis are being locked out of our coastlines. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Environment, Cartoons
15 May, 2010
Dave Wolland gets to the bottom of an offer that landed in his mailbox to 'make money while you sleep'. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: National, Families, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Farming, Cartoons
12 May, 2010
China just released its monthly economic data update; in this article we review some of the numbers on inflation, retail sales, industrial production, lending growth, and money supply. The main themes from the data suggest the economy is still growing strong, and that the outlook is for continued expansion of activity. However given the still stimulatory policy stance, the data adds to a view of increasing inflation, and risks of short-medium term overheating.
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Economy, Asia Pacific
12 May, 2010
A brief history of NZ telecommunications and a very opinionated review of its privatisation.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Industry, Viewpoints
12 May, 2010
An account of a short meeting with Satan. Possibly fictional.
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns, Humour
12 May, 2010
Does naming cows help them be more productive? Dave Wolland finds there's a lot to be said for friendly milking shed. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Farming, Rural Life, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Cartoons
12 May, 2010
War gives humanity a bad reputation of being not very civilised. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Jobs, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Farming, Cartoons
10 May, 2010
There are health dangers associated with acrylimide in baked, roasted and fried food, but luckily we have a huge range of food to choose from compared to our ancestors, writes Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Food & Wine, Viewpoints, Rural Life
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Industry, Cartoons , Horticulture
10 May, 2010
Kiwis getting addicted to mortgage debt. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Property, Cartoons
10 May, 2010
Australian authorities have been urged to take action in regulating misleading franchisees by a business group who suffered an estimated loss of up to A$20 million in a Mailpost scam.
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Viewpoints, Local Govt
10 May, 2010
Introducing the idea of exchange rate parity as a way to create fair and free trade between nations. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints
10 May, 2010
What with drought, floods and fluctuating exchanges rates, many dairy farmers in are now having to think about where Fonterra is heading again. The prospect of a rapid increase in farm ownership by foreign businesses has also crept back onto the radar and this issue will be a mixed blessing for those starting up or leaving the industry. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Economy, Farming
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: National, Management, Cartoons
08 May, 2010
The cartoon depicts Osama as a hen that is laying eggs that are hatching to terror chicks. 1 image
Submitted by: zachary ndegwa | Categories:
06 May, 2010
Fuel efficiency buff, Gary Baxter runs a Daihatsu Mira converted to electric motor, as well as a Nissan modified to run on vege oil. Fuel efficiency modifications made to his Nissan make it as efficient as the Toyota Prius. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Energy, Features
02 May, 2010
The instinctual reaction for home owners when interest rates start rising is to lock in for a long fixed term, but choosing to fix rather than stay floating is no longer the automatically cheaper decision.
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints, Property
28 April, 2010
Perfect for Mother's Day. The ins and outs of mum blogs. Essay with interviews with Mia Freedman (mamamia), Nanette Louchart-Fletcher (rummage) and Amanda Blake Soule (soulemama).
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Families, Features
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Life & Style
28 April, 2010
New Zealand-born Sandra Nunnerley on a little bit of New York real estate luck.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Americas, Features
27 April, 2010
There's an art to cleaning and keeping house but its secrets have been lost in our times. Just ask your mother.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Homes, Features
27 April, 2010
Are we doomed to become invisible once we hit a certain milestone birthday? Felicity Loughrey looks at the highs and lows of aging in an era where women feel compelled to beat the clock.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Wellbeing, Features
27 April, 2010
With design by Philippe Starck, SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, is a getaway unlike any other.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Homes, Americas, Features
27 April, 2010
With her breakthrough role as a fragile 1960s housewife, January Jones is the small-screen siren du jour.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Features, Television, Television
27 April, 2010
Spurred on by Project Runway and crafty websites like etsy.com, fashionable (and frugal) New Yorkers are turning to sewing as a seemly tailor-made hobby - driving sales of sewing machines and sewing classes.
Submitted by: Felicity Loughrey | Categories: Fashion, Features, Arts, Crafts
Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
26 April, 2010
It amazes me how many people have low self-esteem. It is the basis of happiness and success yet so many people lack it. Parents especially need to have a wonderful, balanced self esteem – if they don’t, how can they possibly nurture one in their children?
Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Columns
26 April, 2010
Business needs to know what today's single most important factor for business success is, because in my experience most have no idea. In today's highly competitive market the power within an organisation has moved.
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Management, Tips/Advice
26 April, 2010
I am shocked at how quickly a first-time mum learns what ‘mom guilt’ is. For me it started in hospital when the midwife took my newborn for a few hours to let me get my first bit of sleep in three days, writes Allison O'Neill.
Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
26 April, 2010
There is a huge difference between being spoilt and being blessed and I believe it comes down to ‘an attitude of gratitude’, writes Allison O'Neill.
Submitted by: Allison O'Neill | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: National, Cartoons
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
21 April, 2010
Perhaps the time has come to debate whether we want to belong to ‘New Zealand Incorporated’ or become ‘New Zealand Dismembered’ in a colony run by the global economy, writes Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Economy, Viewpoints
20 April, 2010
Crest Energy is trying to set up a tidal power station in the Kaipara Harbour. 2 images
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Environment, Industry, Cartoons
18 April, 2010
February's retail sales were "dire", according to one bank economist. They certainly punched another big hole in any idea that the New Zealand domestic economy is "bouncing back" from the double whammy of its own 2008 recession, followed by the global financial crisis.
Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Economy, Columns
13 April, 2010
In the first of a two-part analysis, arts journalist Mark Amery looks at Creative New Zealand’s review of recurrent funding - how, why and ultimately who gets funded by our arts council. Part one looks at what the review proposes.
13 April, 2010
Account of a day spent in court defending a speed camera fine: 'The presiding judges seemed to be genuinely interested in the people they were hearing. They tried hard to pay attention and understand them. I’d certainly encourage anyone who receives a traffic ticket within the Rodney area to defend it at Warkworth.' 1 image
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: New Zealand, Viewpoints, Features, Northland Auckland
07 April, 2010
A look at the main ideas in US surgeon Anul Gawande's most recent book 'The Checklist Manifesto', which finds that simple checklists are one of our best tools for successfully managing complex situations - from landing a jumbo jet to operating on a patient. 1 image
Submitted by: Julie Starr | Categories: Books, Features, Management
07 April, 2010
The public’s hunch that politicians and their top advisors think that different rules should apply to them has been well and truly vindicated of late. In Britain for instance, Tory election candidate Sir Nicholas Winterton recently told a radio interviewer why he thought that MPs should be paid to travel first class, rather than have to endure economy class, alongside ordinary folk. “They are a different type of people,” Sir Nicholas explained. “There’s lots of children, there’s noise, there’s activity. I like to have peace and quiet when I’m traveling.”
Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns, Wellington Wairarapa
07 April, 2010
"Most of us would know instinctively when spending was for our private benefit, and when it was primarily for the public good. Buying wine to share with the wife – or with friends at a party gathering - doesn’t need a rulebook to decode."
Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns
06 April, 2010
Meat glue, Xanthan and liquid nitrogen – they’re hardly ingredients that get tummies rumbling. But you’d be surprised how often they can be found in the fancy meals you order in New York restaurants – and how terrific they are making your food.
Submitted by: Kirsten Matthew | Categories: Food & Wine, Features
06 April, 2010
Three current cinema releases reviewed including an Academy Award-winner and a remade sword and sandal epic. Dan reviews for Wellington's Capital Times and Nine to Noon and is available for regular film and DVD reviewing gigs.
Submitted by: Dan Slevin | Categories: Film
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: National, Cartoons
29 March, 2010
A daily disposable soft contact lens has been designed in NZ to correct vision and at the same time slow the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. This contact lens is now being manufactured and is commercially available, initially only in Hong Kong. Myopia has become a major public health issue in many parts of the world with the incidence of myopia in children at over 80% in some Asian countries. Retinal degeneration associated with the abnormal elongation of the eye in myopia is already the major cause of blindness in these countries.
Submitted by: Maryanne Dransfield | Categories: Health
29 March, 2010
Turns out it's not just the whales that are watched in the tourist town Kaikoura, there's a distinct lack of privacy in the public privy too. 3 images
Submitted by: Paul Gilbert | Categories: New Zealand
28 March, 2010
This is a funny piece particularly lampooning the arrogance of IT experts who lack common sense. It is set in the Duchy of Mintz- Pyon in the Middle Ages and features Merlin, having newly mastered Infernal Transmogeny, Godforth Bowsting, his idiot apprentice and various people of sense.
Submitted by: Spike Hegan | Categories:
25 March, 2010
An original illustration available in print and web formats. 1 image
Submitted by: Gary Venn | Categories: Business, Tech, Illustrations
24 March, 2010
Is Paul Reynolds really doing one of the most valuable jobs in our society? Do we benefit, in terms of social cohesion, from having some people paid so much and others – such as the people who care for the sick and aged in rest homes – so relatively little?
Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Management, Columns
24 March, 2010
As much as we love Australians, it might be in our best economic interests to steer clear of Canberra on defence, security and foreign policy issues, writes political columnist Gordon Campbell.
Submitted by: Gordon Campbell | Categories: Politics, Columns
18 March, 2010
Potted history of the Quarry Arts Centre instituted by Yvonne Rust, QSM, and now attracting top artists for workshops. And a valid answer to recession woes, postulated by Yvonne in the 1980's but very relevant today. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Arts, Features, Northland Auckland
18 March, 2010
Profile of John Madden, well-known Karekare artist, and early protege of Yvonne Rust, Barry Brickell, and Toss Woolaston. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Arts, Features, Northland Auckland
18 March, 2010
Profile of Stephanie Sheehan - well known Christchurch painter. Trained under Rudi Gopas, Bill Sutton, Pat Hanly, Yvonne Rust, QSM. 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Arts, Features, Canterbury Otago
18 March, 2010
Profile of Ian Dalzell, a well-known West Coast potter, the only one in NZ currently firing with coal. Protege of Yvonne Rust, Barry Brickell 1 image
Submitted by: Theresa Sjoquist | Categories: Arts, Features, West Coast Southland
16 March, 2010
Some simple guidelines on how to give children effective praise, from parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
16 March, 2010
Parenting columnist Rachel Goodchild offers some tried and tested techniques for handling toddlers' temper tantrums.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
16 March, 2010
For those of you who want to raise a child who will one day be a business owner, or maybe an entrepreneur, it's important that you give them some of the skills they need early, writes parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
16 March, 2010
In this parenting advice column, Rachel Goodchild writes that sometimes parents have to let their children try and fail, and go without, if they are to learn the skills they'll need as adults.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
16 March, 2010
One of the best gifts we can give to our children that will take them almost further than an excellent education or a desire to succeed is great manners, writes parenting advice columnist Rachel Goodchild.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
15 March, 2010
Surrender on whaling. A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain. 1 image
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Cartoons/Images
15 March, 2010
Charles Riddle saddles up for a cycle tour of the Mackenzie Basin's 'wide roads, friendly gradients and big sky'.
Submitted by: Charles Riddle | Categories: New Zealand
12 March, 2010
A piece on trendy and PC Greenness and Goodness. Highlights that we may not make any lasting changes by adopting new belief systems or stances, but rather, by cultivating the Goodness alive in each one of us. Tender, warm and inspiring. 1 image
Submitted by: Becky Manawatu | Categories: Wellbeing
11 March, 2010
New Zealand fashion designer Rebecca Taylor has set up shop - and home - in New York. Kirsten Matthew talks to her about her fashion business, her family, and life in New York.
Submitted by: Kirsten Matthew | Categories: Fashion
11 March, 2010
Want to commission work from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Local Govt, Cartoons , Northland Auckland
11 March, 2010
Want to commission work from Malcolm? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons , Wellington Wairarapa
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Health, Politics, Cartoons
09 March, 2010
Anita Evans talks to author Mitch Albom about Tuesdays with Morrie, the rabbi who asked him to do his eulogy and his latest book 'Have a Little Faith'. 1 image
Submitted by: Anita Evans | Categories: Books
09 March, 2010
Anita Evans catches up with author Sarah Dunant to talk about the third book in her Renaissance trilogy, 'Sacred Hearts', and about what drew her to convents, the Renaissance, and the role of women in history. 1 image
Submitted by: Anita Evans | Categories: Books
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field remembers what it was like to be a boy on a farm when he was young, and wonders how often boys today get the room to strike out and find their own boundaries.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Families, Columns, Rural Life
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kinsgley Field finds out what smart hunters stash in their backpacks when they head into the bush come deer hunting season.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Outdoors, Rural Life
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field writes about the harrier we so often see as we drive along highways and country roads but so seldom take the time to find out more about.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Rural Life
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field talks about duck shooting season and why tens of thousands of New Zealanders, aged 10 to 90, eagerly anticipate this time of year. Ideal for publication in early May.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Outdoors, Rural Life
08 March, 2010
Outdoor columnist Kingsley Field sets out at the beginning of the hunting season keeping his eye out for hares... and a dinner of hare back steaks.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Features, Outdoors, Rural Life
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: National, Caricatures
03 March, 2010
Review of recent cinema releases: Australian true-life drama Balibo, Euro-action flick From Paris with Love and the slightly more obscure arthouse films Gone With the Woman and Silent Wedding.
Submitted by: Dan Slevin | Categories: Film
28 February, 2010
Nestled amongst jutting hills and jagged coastlines, Wellington is home to some of New Zealand's hottest emerging technology companies. Yet surprisingly the city lacks a dedicated strategy for growing the economic contribution from information and communication technologies (ICT).
Submitted by: Paul Spence | Categories: Business
28 February, 2010
Welcome to the 2010 “cut out and keep” guide to video renting. I suggest you clip this article, fold it up, stick it in your wallet or purse and refer to it whenever you are at the video shop, looking for something to while away the long winter evenings of 2010.
Submitted by: Dan Slevin | Categories: Film
28 February, 2010
Forty five years ago the South African Springboks toured New Zealand. The son of one of those players contacted Hadyn Green asking for help. Both of them ended up with a lot more than they expected.
Submitted by: Hadyn Green | Categories: Rugby/League, Features
28 February, 2010
From acres of bleached wheat to a rich history of gold, immigrants and stories of kids bringing trains to a halt with shoe polish on the tracks, Kingsley Field finds a lot to like in his slow $60 trip on The Overlander from Melbourne to Adelaide. This story suits a magazine or newspaper magazine and has not been previously published.
Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Australia
26 February, 2010
A general purpose illustrative image of Wellington's Civic Square. 1 image
Submitted by: Luke Appleby | Categories: Cartoons/Images
25 February, 2010
A caricature of Charles Darwin, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Sciences, Caricatures
25 February, 2010
Kiwi Colin McLennan, outraged by the sight of crippled kids on Indonesian streets, set out to make a difference - and succeeded. 2 images
Submitted by: Duncan John Graham | Categories: Features
25 February, 2010
A caricature of Ernest Rutherford, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Sciences, Caricatures
25 February, 2010
A caricature of Albert Einstein, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Sciences, Caricatures
24 February, 2010
I was surprised to see my 5 year old daughter come home from school with an NZEI slogan on a sticker on her chest. I didn't have a full understanding of what National Standards are, so have spent the last few days figuring it out for myself
Submitted by: Pat Brittenden | Categories: Education, Viewpoints
24 February, 2010
Want to commission a cartoon from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Education, Sciences, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Ad/Media, Law, Cartoons
24 February, 2010
Commission a cartoon from Malcolm Evans. Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Sport, Rugby/League, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Property, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Law, Cartoons
24 February, 2010
Want to commission work from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Industry, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Education, Politics, Cartoons
24 February, 2010
Three strikes, you're out. A comment on sentencing. A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
23 February, 2010
An original colour illustration of a bird and tree. Illustration is available in print and web formats. Email julie@allaboutthestory.com with queries. 1 image
Submitted by: Gary Venn | Categories: Life & Style, Gardening, Cartoons/Images, Illustrations
23 February, 2010
Original colour illustration of a businessman. Illustration is available in web and print formats. Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details or to commission work from Gary. 1 image
Submitted by: Gary Venn | Categories: Business, Cartoons/Images, Illustrations
23 February, 2010
A look at bowling as a social pastime and how it relates to the people who play it. The comfort of the game, the sounds and how it really isn't cool, but nobody minds.
Submitted by: Hadyn Green | Categories: Urban, Recreation, Features
22 February, 2010
Ben Young is a man on a mission: to help people get started in business. Anita Evans meets Ben and reviews his book 'The best ideas are free'. 1 image
Submitted by: Anita Evans | Categories: Small Business, Books
22 February, 2010
Original colour illustration of protesters with placards, banner and megaphone. Available in web and print formats. Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details or to talk about commissioning work from Gary. 1 image
Submitted by: Gary Venn | Categories: Politics, National, Cartoons/Images, Illustrations
13 February, 2010
Interview with Miriam Ramos, of Wellington-based ornamental craft label My Mexican Heart. Ramos speaks on her indigenous roots, her art and being a mother. 2 images
Submitted by: Shasha Ali | Categories: Features
12 February, 2010
The second part of this 2-part series on social media for economists, strategists, and investors focuses on how to publish your own articles, and how to spread the word about the articles and build your own personal brand.
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Social Media
12 February, 2010
This article provides an excellent resource for economists, strategists, and investors to get started with social media websites so that they can connect to unique analysis and insights.
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Social Media
10 February, 2010
Here's a useful article that serves as a primer for understanding GDP data. It tells you how to analyse, interpret, and source GDP data - and why it's important to do so...
Submitted by: Econ Grapher | Categories: Economy
05 February, 2010
Pita Sharples and the Maori flag issue. A caricature by Murray Webb. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: National, Caricatures
29 January, 2010
Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds feels the pinch of the new logo... and the XT network. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Tech, National, Caricatures
26 January, 2010
This is a feature story of the writer's experience in Japan. The etiquette of bathing in a public place in a foreign land and the hot spring experience. It shows how ones culture clashes with the other.
Submitted by: Tereni Kens | Categories: Asia, Asia
21 January, 2010
A caricature of former US President George W. Bush (by Laurence Clark). 1 image
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Politics, Caricatures
21 January, 2010
A caricature of US President Barack Obama. By Laurence Clark. Want to commission a caricature/cartoon from Laurence? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com. 1 image
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Politics, Caricatures
21 January, 2010
Every May there is an annual gathering of thousands of Gypsy folk from the four corners of Europe and beyond, to venerate patron saint Sara. This extraordinary event, in the Camargue region of France, attracts many non-Gypsy people who are welcomed to this Catholic celebration. The article explains the myth and gives a first-hand account of the procession and the spectacles in the little town of Saintes Maries de la Mer. 1 image
Submitted by: Kevin Miles | Categories: Europe, Europe
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Politics, Caricatures
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Cartoons/Images, Politics
21 January, 2010
Business Restructuring. A cartoon by Laurence Clark. 1 image
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Cartoons/Images, Business, Management
21 January, 2010
Caricature of Isaac Newton, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures of historical figures available. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Sciences, Caricatures
21 January, 2010
A caricature of Pablo Picasso. Pen and ink samples are available of at least 30 famous people in history from Murray Webb. Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Caricatures
Submitted by: Laurence Clark | Categories: Cartoons/Images, Management, Ad/Media
18 January, 2010
Okarito is the home of the White Heron breeding colony. Postcard perfect, great coffee, whitebait, peace, tranquility, coastal walks, kayaking and undiscovered New Zealand gem. 7 images
Submitted by: Lynn Clayton | Categories: New Zealand
15 January, 2010
Find out what today's most powerful and cost-effective form of advertising is and how your business can capitalise on it.
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
14 January, 2010
In today's increasingly competitive market business must make a choice, continue to try and compete in a "world of sameness" or stand out from the crowd. Its a no-brainer really.
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
13 January, 2010
Is your business in a position to capitalise on the development of a unique customer experience as your competitive advantage?
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
13 January, 2010
A formula for business growth and profitability in 2010. These are not times for business as usual, business must adopt a real customer focus
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
13 January, 2010
Business must understand that in today's market the customer is in charge. Unless a business has a complete customer focus in 2010, businesses will struggle.
Submitted by: Chris Bell | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
12 January, 2010
Three caricatures relating to whales and Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean, by Murray Webb. $60 each. 3 images
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Cartoons/Images
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
Crime Stoppers Hotline. A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
On politics and sport: football. A cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
On politics and sport: tennis. A cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
Cats in cahoots. A summer holiday cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
Where are the kids? A summer holiday cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
10 January, 2010
Whaling protest boat sinks. A cartoon by Malcolm Evans. 1 image
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
08 January, 2010
The wild and isolated Catlins Coast of Southland is a land of empty beaches, stories of ships wrecked on rugged headlands, Rastafarian horses, paddling sheep, twisting gravel roads and windswept hills.
Submitted by: Fergus Blakiston | Categories: New Zealand, New Zealand
06 January, 2010
'My folks told me Tiger's given it up...' A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain. 1 image
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Cartoons/Images
Submitted by: Garrick Tremain | Categories: Cartoons/Images
02 January, 2010
A recent research report, looking at the reasons for New Zealand’s relatively poor economic performance, has some fascinating theories as to why we have paradoxically lagged behind other developed nations despite many structural advantages. It also raise questions about whether aiming for “productivity” parity with Australia is the right goal for New Zealand.
Submitted by: Paul Spence | Categories: Economy
Submitted by: Malcolm Evans | Categories: Cartoons/Images
24 December, 2009
School teaches our children many things but it's not the easiest place to learn - your home is often the best place to take the learning a little deeper. It's not stressful and it doesn't require hours of preparation. Keep the kids learning no matter where they are.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories:
24 December, 2009
It's not IQ that's important - it's EQ, and it can be taught. How to set your child up for a lifetime of success by teaching them to have high levels of emotional intelligence.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
24 December, 2009
Traveling in the car with children can have its difficulties. It's not just the planning, it's the fact you can't escape from awkward questions.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
24 December, 2009
Think children have no idea how to put an outfit together? Think again. Many children have an innate awareness of what suits them as what doesn't - and perhaps we can learn a little something from their style tips.
Submitted by: Rachel Goodchild | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
21 December, 2009
Not all students are born with the ability to write effectively, it is a skill that takes practice. Many people would like to know how to write better, but are unsure how to start, as it feels daunting. This article breaks it down into easy to understand steps for great results.
Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice
21 December, 2009
Most people's worst fear in life is public speaking, however it is not always possible to avoid it as a student. Find tips in this article for developing your confidence when you need to take the stand, because let's face it, it can be a very daunting prospect for most.
Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice
21 December, 2009
Everyone experiences times when the rubber hits the road in a relationship. This article offers insight for students into how to navigate through the rough patches and offers practical tips for moving ahead.
Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Families, Tips/Advice
21 December, 2009
With the cost of living skyrocketing, many students find that they need help to juggle their finances and still enjoy their student days. This article offers practical tips for students to help them stretch their dollar further and stay sane.
Submitted by: Anna Forsyth | Categories: Education, Families, Tips/Advice
16 December, 2009
Gordon Ramsay’s right hand man, Josh Emett, dishes on working with the famously profane British chef, and creates the perfect salad.
Submitted by: Kirsten Matthew | Categories: Food & Wine
16 December, 2009
Steve and Jeanette Brough opened the first luxury lodge on the outskirts of Queenstown 13 years ago, starting a trend. Now the consummate hosts are on to their third, in picturesque Arrowtown 6 images
Submitted by: Lyn Barnes | Categories: New Zealand
16 December, 2009
A-listers, art stars and supermodels have all clamoured for tables at the uber-chic Indochine over the past 25 years. Kirsten Matthew gets the inside word on what went down over the years at the quintessential New York restaurant
Submitted by: Kirsten Matthew | Categories: Food & Wine
16 December, 2009
The hottest place to dine in the Big Apple isn't a chi-chi restaurant or a posh boite - it's a private supper club. Kirsten Matthew investigates the plethora of insider-y nights out taking place all over New York.
Submitted by: Kirsten Matthew | Categories: Food & Wine
10 December, 2009
Each Sunday in the old city of Chiang Mai, Thailand there is a market where craftspeople, artists and performers gather along the traffic-free streets displaying goods for the avid bargain hunter. Thailand’s ‘rose of the north’ tempts many to enter behind the reddish walls which enclose its treasures. 1 image
Submitted by: Kevin Miles | Categories: Asia, Asia
10 December, 2009
As less than a layman, this is my take on what we can... or cannot do when it comes to climate change.
Submitted by: Pat Brittenden | Categories: Viewpoints
10 December, 2009
Irish-born Nelsonian Rachel Ryan can’t believe her luck (but being Irish one would expect her to be at least slightly serendipitous) – her job these days takes her and small groups of travelers from New Zealand’s winter shores back to her homeland where they spend 10 summer days tripping about in Ireland on a cultural-immersion walking experience. Rachel runs her walking tour business, Walk the West of Ireland, from her home in Delaware Bay near Nelson. 1 image
Submitted by: Caroline Crick | Categories: Adventure, Europe
09 December, 2009
Australia is the first wealthy country to be hard hit from global warming. It is now pretty much accepted that Australia's long running drought was caused by global warming. Ironically Australia has the highest per capita carbon footprint in the world - over 28 tonnes per person per year. The story contains background on Australia's water supply and some examples of the devastation on the farming sector.
Submitted by: Lawrence Watt | Categories: Environment
09 December, 2009
Humorous, politically incorrect look at violence and the quest for 'Peace'
Submitted by: Chris 'Worzel' Sellars | Categories: Columns
03 December, 2009
New thinking is required to address the mounting environmental problems we face. Art made from recycled materials serves as a powerful visual metaphor for these new paradigms - recycled, re-seen. 3 images
Submitted by: Martin Adlington | Categories: Opinion
30 November, 2009
My husband and I were having a conversation with some friends about blogging and whether or not it was a viable marketing activity for online businesses. The discussion moved on to what types of businesses would benefit from a blog and what they could blog about. Together, we came up with a large number of potential blog niches and opportunities.
Submitted by: Kalena Jordan | Categories: Small Business, Tips/Advice
30 November, 2009
Twitter is a great communication channel and as such, you find a lot of self-promotion and name dropping. But there is so much more to Twitter. Would the critics feel the same if they could see more innovative ways to use it? Here's a few.
Submitted by: Kalena Jordan | Categories: Social Media, Tips/Advice
30 November, 2009
Opinion: are we letting ourselves down as modern consumers by accepting poor usability and design? Why do we defer to "usability experts" when we as consumers understand intimately what usability means?
Submitted by: Ben Gracewood | Categories: Opinion
27 November, 2009
Having emigrated to New Zealand from the UK and Estonia, James and Natalia Harrington have embarked on a further journey of exploration – into the building of eco-homes in the city of Nelson in South Island.
Submitted by: Mic Dover | Categories: Small Business
24 November, 2009
Growing your own vegetables is more popular now than it has been for years. This commonsense approach to planning will help the aspiring gardener to achieve success, taste and health while reducing the amount of labour required.
Submitted by: Paul Callaghan | Categories: Gardening
24 November, 2009
Nathan Gray heads to Rome and gets incredibly lucky when it comes to scoring tickets for the big game.
Submitted by: Nathan Gray | Categories: Europe
24 November, 2009
In every building, the corridors hold pictures of victims. They look out, expressions of anguish in their eyes. So many faces, so many corridors. It's impossible to walk away unmoved from Auschwitz.
Submitted by: Nathan Gray | Categories: Europe
24 November, 2009
With the Foreshore and Seabed Act facing repeal, Nathan Hoturoa Gray remembers his experience of the country's second major land march in 2004, and the way the Labour Government dealt with the unified complaints made by Maori.
Submitted by: Nathan Gray | Categories: Opinion
23 November, 2009
My recent drive of the new Mercedes E350 Coupe and E500 Saloon, with radar cruise control, had me wondering if these were mere cars or perhaps robotic butlers on wheels. 3 images
Submitted by: Ben Gracewood | Categories: Tech
20 November, 2009
An article about when sports and deep emotion meet head on. A thought provoking opinion piece. 1 image
Submitted by: David Taylor | Categories: Opinion, Rugby/League
01 September, 2010
Alvin and the Evil Spirit in the wall. A cartoon by Kresten Forsman. 1 image
Submitted by: Kresten Forsman | Categories: Cartoons
01 September, 2010
The world's most powerful internet companies are pouring their resources and money into browsers as personal computing shifts increasingly to the web. Microsoft, long-derided for its substandard Internet Explorer browser, is making a surprise move up the ranks, while Google's Chrome and the open-source Firefox battle it out for second place. Little known in New Zealand is that two Kiwis have primary roles in shaping the future of the browser. This story profiles these men and places them in context of increasingly intense internet business competition just as browser technology reaches a tipping point. 1 image
Submitted by: Hamish McKenzie | Categories: Industry, Features, Industry
01 September, 2010
OK, everybody take a deep breath. Underneath all the fog of commentary and arm-waving, a fairly simple thing has happened to South Canterbury Finance, writes Pattrick Smellie.
Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Economy, Politics
31 August, 2010
Zimbabwe's land reform programme, put in place by President Robert Mugabe, is thought by many to be winding down. But while the world waits for South Africa's reaction to ongoing calls for land reform the policy seems to be resurgent north of the Limpopo. Diamond discovery and crop harvests are spurring a new wave of farm invasions in Zimbabwe.
Submitted by: Sam Gregory | Categories: Africa, Regions, Politics
31 August, 2010
An economy which seeks to move forward is hamstrung by receeding infrastructure. Frequent lack of electricity and poor access to communication technology is keeping Zimbabwe down. 2 images
Submitted by: Sam Gregory | Categories: Politics, Regions, Africa, Features
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Ad/Media, Cartoons , Television
28 August, 2010
A review of "The Nation" and "Q&A" on TV, by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Television, Ad/Media
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Politics, Industry, Horticulture
27 August, 2010
Aussies reject WTO ruling over apple access to their market. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Industry, Horticulture, Cartoons
26 August, 2010
Mind games, neurolinguistic chicanery and a painstaking array of scripts and rules for basic human interaction: no one can say pick-up artists don't work hard. But after a week with one of San Francisco's most prolific pick-up men, it's hard to be sure what all the effort's really in aid of.
Submitted by: Tom Goulter | Categories: Books, Features
26 August, 2010
Depression is a problem in New Zealand and I want to know what our athletes are doing about it.
Submitted by: Dylan Moran | Categories: Sport, Families, Wellbeing, Viewpoints
25 August, 2010
Starting a business in New Zealand is easy - the World Bank tells us we are the best around in their Doing Business rankings. But we can do even better, let's put three new things on the companies website: standard documents, official shareholder registers and basic governance tools.
Submitted by: Lance Wiggs | Categories: Economy, Industry, Small Business, Management, Columns
24 August, 2010
How do your networking skills affect your success as a start-up? Here are some tips on networking that every new business owner needs to know, written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style.
Submitted by: Latesha Randall | Categories: Small Business, Start-ups, Tips/Advice
20 August, 2010
Chris Carter's flight of fancy. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland. 1 image
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Cartoons
20 August, 2010
Chris Carter's flight of fancy has probably done more to cement Phil Goff’s leadership than Goff has himself, but it won't be enough for Labour to win an election, writes Dave Wolland.
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Politics
19 August, 2010
New York performance artist Marina Abramovic talks about James Franco, UFOs, and her memories of New Zealand.
Submitted by: Tom Goulter | Categories: Arts, Theatre, Features
18 August, 2010
This article explores the safety of breastfeeding an older child during pregnancy, the common challenges experienced and some possible solutions.
Submitted by: Michelle Leech | Categories: Families, Wellbeing, Tips/Advice
18 August, 2010
Author and ABC Central and Western Australian movie reviewer, Jennifer Fallon, reviews The Road. 1 image
Submitted by: Jennifer Fallon | Categories: Film
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Farming, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Columns, Farming
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Farming, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Columns, Farming, Northland Auckland
10 August, 2010
A caricature of Julia Gillard, by Murray Webb. Dozens of other caricatures available. Want to commission a caricature from Murray? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details. 1 image
Submitted by: murray webb | Categories: Politics, Caricatures, Australia
10 August, 2010
Unfortunately for us and the government, the lucky country across the Tasman has gotten even luckier in recent months and the pressures to emigrate have gotten even more intense, writes Bernard Hickey. 1 image
Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Politics, Economy, Columns
07 August, 2010
Caricature of Charlie Chaplin illustrated by Vladymyr Lukash for www.SimplyCharly.com 1 image
Submitted by: Simply Charly | Categories: Caricatures
05 August, 2010
For such a smartly dressed, carefully spoken chap, Shamubeel Eaqub from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research sure knows how to wave a shroud... Pattrick Smellie looks at the NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion.
Submitted by: Pattrick Smellie | Categories: Business, Economy, Columns
28 July, 2010
Nicaragua may be one of the world's last destinations untouched by hordes of travelers. 3 images
Submitted by: Matthew Hall | Categories: Americas
28 July, 2010
From the bright tourist lights of Times Square to an end-of-the-line Chinatown in the neighbourhood of Flushing, the 7 subway line takes travelers through a section of New York City where people from over 150 nations have made their home. The ride is an unofficial tour of the world. 1 image
Submitted by: Matthew Hall | Categories: Americas
23 July, 2010
This article is about how a large US company named by The Washington Post as linked to a massive public-private spy network created following the 9/11 terrorist attacks is part of a government project aimed at meeting New Zealand Kyoto Protocol obligations. 1 image
Submitted by: Mike Smith | Categories: Business
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Politics, Caricatures, Cartoons , Asia Pacific, Australia, Opinion
20 July, 2010
High on the eastern side of the Southern Alps, the Arthur's Pass Wilderness Lodge is a working example of a strong ecological conservation ethos, bringing the splendour of our alpine high country to visitors from around the world. 3 images
Submitted by: Sue Farley | Categories: Environment, New Zealand, Canterbury Otago
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Gadgets, Cartoons
Submitted by: Dave Wolland | Categories: Health, Environment, New Zealand, Cartoons