The incomparable, incredible heaviness of grief and how it's just not fair
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Budget 2010: Solid, Sensible – but Sustainable?
The worst thing about Budget 2010 is that was so predictable. What’s not so predictable is its sustainability
Read MoreJobs, jobs, jobs – the Key task
National and Labour need to look beyond their differences on government taxes and borrowing. The real challenge ahead is how New Zealand avoids a jobless recovery
Scotland the Compassionate no match for wily Libya
Despite the best of intentions, Scotland has been made to look an idiot over the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. Al-Megrahi arrived back in Libya to a hero's welcome leaving the world asking why
Read MoreTaking tea with the Taliban
The latest NATO tactic for trying to exit the war in Afghanistan is to reach out to the enemy. Talking with Taliban 'moderates' is now under serious, top level consideration, but do such 'moderates' exist and can they be trusted to finish the job of Operation Enduring Freedom?
Read MoreLet's just ditch Citizens' Initiated Referenda
Sue Bradford wants to improve the Citizens' Initiated Referendum (CIR) process. I say just dump it
Read MoreTorture takes a toll... on Obama
As the release date for more US troop-abuse photos nears, the White House executes another awkward policy turnaround
Read MoreOn a wing and no prayer—at least not in public
President Obama has decided public prayer is not for him, stirring an unholy row with the Republican right. Meanwhile, the news delivers excellent examples of the dangers of mixing Church and State
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