Articles in Nation

No Show Without Punch

2011-11-16T21:30:52Z

John Key's strategy falters.

Here They Come Again

2012-01-01T03:52:51Z

2012 looks likely to be a lively one politically in NZ

Tree heroes emerge from the dust of Christchurch earthquakes

2011-10-20T06:59:22Z

Lives were lost, buildings rushed like empty tin cans but some unlikely heroes have emerged from the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch, where trees grown below hills may have saved lives. The NZ School of Forestry at the University of Canterbury is following up this history-making event to measure the impact on tree growth and how trees may help protect communities from future disasters.

Another Keypot Cartoon 3

2011-11-17T02:11:33Z

Key's election strategy falters

Keypot 2

2011-11-17T02:07:55Z

Another take of Keypot cartoon

A controlling issue

2010-08-22T21:46:08Z

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.

DNA Serenade

2010-06-07T03:46:09Z

Craig Venter programs cells with synthetic DNA. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Genetics

2010-09-20T01:39:56Z

Bird and hatchling emerging from egg; an illustration by Falco.

Alimentary system

2010-09-24T00:45:17Z

Body with alimentary system exposed; an illustration by Falco.

Health and Safety

2010-09-28T22:34:48Z

Man in hard hat with heart; an illustration by Falco.

Smoker

2010-10-03T23:11:12Z

Stylised man smoking; an illustration by Falco.

No smoking

2010-10-04T21:29:08Z

Hole-filled smoker; an illustration by Falco.

Don't smoke

2010-10-04T21:31:16Z

Smoker's lungs; an illustration by Falco.

John Baggins Buys His Hobbits back

2010-11-11T03:14:17Z

The Hobbit Saga. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

A Costly Exchange

2010-11-11T03:19:54Z

The Hobbit Squabble.

Foie gras combo meal

2010-11-16T23:34:28Z

Ritzy diners surprised by Mcdonalds style head waiter. Cartoon by Matthew Kelly.

New Kiwi Kyoto boss Macey's equivocal track record on emissions targets

2010-12-13T07:53:11Z

Emissions targets, the key to countries like New Zealand meeting its climate change obligations, are something the new Kiwi Chair of the Kyoto Protocol has said could slip if conditions are not met.

Tidal Power Gets Green light

2011-03-05T09:02:49Z

Crest Energy has won the right to build a tidal power station on the Kaipara Harbour

Selling Our Ears

2011-04-25T22:06:07Z

The "The Silver Fox" (aka Richard Griffin) appears to be pushing sponsorship into RNZ.

Bedding In The Budget

2011-04-28T04:11:24Z

National's 2011 Budget

A Brash Act

2011-04-28T04:20:20Z

Brash rolls Rodney Hide

Fingerprint

2010-10-15T01:22:52Z

Fingerprint & codebar, an illustration by Falco.

US guns

2010-10-15T01:20:34Z

US guns, an illustration by Falco.

Crime

2010-10-15T01:15:12Z

Crime, an illustration by Falco.

Sherlock Holmes uses Google too

2010-10-15T01:02:58Z

Sherlock Holmes uses Google too, an illustration by Falco.

Stretching your Money Muscle

2009-12-21T05:09:33Z

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.

Hitting the Target

2009-12-21T05:33:12Z

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.

National Standards: What’s really going on?

2010-02-24T05:34:13Z

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

Speak Easy

2009-12-21T05:24:48Z

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.

Science homework (gone wrong)

2010-02-24T01:18:46Z

Want to commission a cartoon from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com.

Why we all need to learn Mandarin

2010-07-26T20:43:51Z

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.

The mind's eye

2010-10-15T01:38:17Z

A person studying with their mind's eye engaged; an illustration by Falco.

Avoiding the quarter-life crisis……parents, guide your children well

2011-01-20T22:54:19Z

The choice of subjects that are creative and 'easy' at high school, may not help children entering the workforce later on. Memory and accuracy subject choices should be encouraged

Keypot

2011-11-16T02:53:04Z

Key tries to cope with the drip fed contents of Tea Pot Tape by revealing more of his unsavory personality.

NZ-designed contact lens slows myopia progression

2010-03-29T23:58:12Z

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.

Getting Ryalled

2010-08-26T23:57:08Z

NZ health minister Tony Ryall "Gets Smart". A column by Dave Wolland.

Cigs In Cells

2010-07-16T05:04:15Z

Using the ETS to Implement Smoking Bans In Prison. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Barry Bragg of Solid Energy: Caricature

2010-08-10T01:22:41Z

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.

North! Where The Rush Is On

2010-08-13T09:12:22Z

Surveying Northland for minerals. A column and cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Oil Spill

2010-09-28T22:14:41Z

Planet dripping with black oil; an illustration by Falco.

Petrol head

2010-10-15T01:34:39Z

Petrol head; an illustration by Falco.

World shooting

2010-10-15T00:57:23Z

World shooting, an illustration by Falco.

Can renewable energy fuel growth in Africa?

2011-01-29T06:33:25Z

Africa has substantial renewable energy resources, most of which are underexploited. As the drive for clean energy grows, renewable energy technologies are expected to play a significant role in the continent’s energy sector and could well underpin growth in the region in the longer term.

Atiamuri power station

2011-07-23T23:29:53Z

Front view of Atiamuri power station, near Taupo, New Zealand.

Steam pipes at Wairakei power station

2011-07-23T23:55:22Z

Steam pipes at Wairakei thermal power station, Taupo, New Zealand.

Intake at Atiamuri hydro power station

2011-07-23T23:57:05Z

Water flowing into Atiamuri hydro power station, near Taupo, New Zealand.

On The Crest Of A Tide

2010-04-20T03:15:32Z

Crest Energy is trying to set up a tidal power station in the Kaipara Harbour.

Coastgate

2010-05-18T03:11:11Z

Kiwis are being locked out of our coastlines. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Arthurs Pass Wilderness Lodge

2010-07-20T02:27:59Z

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.

Norwegian Nosh

2010-03-30T21:54:20Z

A cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

Oil spill

2010-09-20T02:27:42Z

Ship sinking in sea of oil; an illustration by Falco.

Oil-soaked pelican

2010-09-21T19:52:42Z

Pelican coated in oil from slick; an illustration by Falco.

Think green

2010-09-24T01:09:32Z

Think green, a man with trees on head; an illustration by Falco.

Death world

2010-10-04T21:53:12Z

Death balances globe on his head; an illustration by Falco.

Oil suicide

2010-10-04T21:55:18Z

Oil suicide; an illustration by Falco.

Polar bear needs a freezer

2010-10-04T21:59:10Z

Polar bear inside a fridge/freezer; an illustration by Falco.

Shaved polar bear

2010-10-04T22:01:38Z

Polar bear gives himself a haircut in warm weather; an illustration by Falco.

Petrol pump

2010-10-04T22:03:30Z

Petrol pump; an illustration by Falco.

Recycling

2010-10-11T00:59:41Z

Recycling; an illustration by Falco.

Copenhagen

2010-10-15T01:38:13Z

Copenhagen; an illustration by Falco.

Exhausted

2010-10-15T01:34:35Z

A planet stripped bare; an illustration by Falco.

Kyoto bandaid

2010-10-15T01:33:17Z

Kyoto bandaid on the globe; an illustration by Falco.

Ecological disaster

2010-10-15T01:38:15Z

Oil slick, an ecologicial disaster; an illustration by Falco.

Biofuel

2010-10-15T01:38:39Z

Biofuel; an illustration by Falco.

World reserves

2010-10-15T01:39:32Z

World reserves; an illustration by Falco.

Trapped

2010-12-09T04:48:32Z

Trapped; an illustration by Falco.

Flying visits

2011-01-06T21:23:46Z

A fat smelly black insect that behaves like no other fly is invading parts of our country and putting our soil quality and economy at risk.

Modern Atlas

2010-10-15T01:27:11Z

Modern Atlas, an illustration by Falco.

Global warming

2010-10-15T01:22:18Z

Global warming, an illustration by Falco.

Balolo fishing in Fiji

2011-03-21T05:19:36Z

This story was written in 2006 after a holiday in Fiji. Having never heard of or seen these strange worm-like fish, I was intrigued to learn more about them from the local people. The fish only rise to the ocean surface two days a year, in October and again in mid November.

Japanese whaling

2010-10-15T01:16:40Z

Japanese whaling, an illustration by Falco.

Freedom Poopers

2011-06-10T02:30:11Z

Govt. passes bill to restrict freedom campers

Wandering Willie

2011-06-11T22:07:51Z

Beetles are being released to control the noxious weed Wandering Willie

Wandering Willie

2011-06-11T22:31:27Z

Emissions Impossible

2010-07-16T04:58:38Z

Extending the ETS into prisons: "Non smokers could be given carbon credits and smokers forced to pay a carbon tax," writes Dave Wolland.

Hold the front page: no murders today

2010-02-24T01:15:00Z

A cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Stealing beehives

2010-05-21T02:06:21Z

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Violence

2010-10-15T01:31:38Z

Violence, an illustration by Falco.

Blinded Liberty

2010-10-15T00:58:09Z

Blinded Liberty; an illustration by Falco.

Prison

2010-10-15T00:54:55Z

Prison, an illustration by Falco.

Barack Obama

2010-01-21T23:04:57Z

A caricature of US President Barack Obama. By Laurence Clark. Want to commission a caricature/cartoon from Laurence? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com.

Protesters

2010-02-22T09:22:43Z

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.

George W Bush

2010-01-21T23:08:55Z

A caricature of former US President George W. Bush (by Laurence Clark).

John Key

2010-01-21T22:59:56Z

A caricature of NZ Prime Minister John Key.

Peace

2010-01-21T22:55:46Z

Peace. A cartoon by Laurence Clark.

The Angels of Democracy descend on Auckland

2010-03-11T07:14:39Z

Want to commission work from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com.

Government plans to remodel the public service

2010-03-11T07:09:17Z

Want to commission work from Malcolm? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com

Protest over power rises

2010-02-24T01:05:27Z

Want to commission work from Malcolm Evans? Email julie@allaboutthestory.com for details.

John Key's vision

2010-02-24T01:00:08Z

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Phoney speed cameras

2010-02-24T00:55:59Z

A cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

The dancer

2010-04-21T06:25:38Z

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

The organ grinder

2010-04-26T01:09:33Z

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

John Key: New friends, no balls

2010-05-09T22:52:22Z

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

Foreshore and seabed reality check

2010-05-21T01:56:30Z

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Move to ban dangerous dog breeds

2010-05-21T02:03:33Z

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

D-day

2010-06-07T04:33:52Z

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Having your say doesn't mean getting your way

2010-06-13T03:10:44Z

Grant Aldridge explores why 'consultation' is such a dirty word and unsatisfying for so many who get involved.

Kiwibank Barbie

2010-06-11T05:03:48Z

The Bill English approach to running government SEO's.

All At Sea

2010-07-22T01:22:01Z

Australian Election

Julia Gillard Caricature

2010-08-10T01:09:31Z

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.

Chris Carter Caricature

2010-08-10T01:14:58Z

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.

ETS and farming

2010-08-13T09:34:31Z

ETS and farming. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

ETS In The Bag

2010-08-13T09:30:49Z

Living with carbon trading: a column and cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Come Fly With Me

2010-08-20T05:04:53Z

Chris Carter's flight of fancy. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Phil Gets Edgy

2010-08-20T04:57:17Z

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.

Stairways To Heaven

2010-06-07T04:08:49Z

Dave Wolland writes about the creation of artificial DNA.

Snooping Tony Gets Smart

2010-08-27T00:03:36Z

NZ health minister Tony Ryall drops in on hospital. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Clean Bowled

2010-08-27T02:08:43Z

WTO rules in NZ favour over access for NZ apples into Australia

Zimbabwe; Land of Generators

2010-08-31T10:16:48Z

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.

Land Reform Still Under Way in Zimbabwe

2010-08-31T10:31:12Z

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.

Deadly Dancing

2010-09-10T23:50:21Z

Heather Roy and Rodney shoot it out and then make up. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Save Your Last Dance For Me

2010-09-10T23:41:46Z

Heather Roy's going and coming, Act 1. A column by Dave Wolland.

Money for Jam

2010-05-10T07:46:12Z

Contracting out council services - fictional satire.

Come On In

2010-05-13T07:17:12Z

The influence of TV viewing on children. A cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Bail-Out Bill Saves Ma Hubbard

2010-09-17T08:40:33Z

Bill English bails out SCF. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

Financial Fiasco

2010-09-17T08:44:30Z

National Govt. bails out SCF. A column by Dave Wolland.

De-leveraging the 'new normal'

2010-09-20T05:41:36Z

Alan Bollard has essentially told us that the economy is all about the debt. Politics may also soon become all about the debt too, writes Bernard Hickey.

Death tank

2010-09-24T00:56:02Z

Tank with skulls; an illustration by Falco.

Tank bearing olive branch

2010-09-24T01:20:44Z

Battle tank carrying an olive branch; an illustration by Falco.

The free market god doesn't exist

2010-09-30T01:42:52Z

It's time for me to recant and to say what I've been thinking for months: the economic god of completely free markets and capital flows is not worth believing in anymore and we must look for other things to believe in and do.

GST: 'No wonder it's called Political Science'

2010-09-30T21:36:12Z

A Garrick Tremain news cartoon on GST rise.

King Obama

2010-10-04T21:51:17Z

Obama as king on playing card; an illustration by Falco.

Five ways to control the NZ$ and capital flows

2010-10-06T20:59:54Z

The efficient market hypothesis has been proved wrong. We now face international currency wars, mass money printing and the eventual restructuring of the global currency landscape, writes Bernard Hickey.

Mired: Afghanistan

2010-10-11T01:17:31Z

Solider mired in Afghanistan; an illustration by Falco.

No filming allowed

2010-10-11T01:48:08Z

Censorship: no filming allowed; an illustration by Falco.

Getting Fresh

2010-10-07T22:50:25Z

Labour intends to remove GST of fresh fruit and vegetables. A column by Dave Wolland.

No comment

2010-10-13T02:34:33Z

No comment; an illustration by Falco.

Dear leader

2010-10-25T21:27:38Z

Dear leader talks to his son; a news cartoon by Bob Brockie.

Skyhawks

2010-10-25T21:29:30Z

Skyhawks; a news cartoon by Bob Brockie.

Immigration

2010-10-15T01:36:39Z

Immigration; an illustration by Falco.

Obama-Batman and Wikileaks

2010-12-09T04:53:25Z

Obama-Batman and Wikileaks; an illustration by Falco.

Politicians Get Hacked Off

2010-12-17T23:51:05Z

Julian Assange hacks off politicians

Caricature of Sarkozy

2010-10-15T01:27:10Z

Caricature of Sarkozy, by Falco.

Here They Come Again

2011-01-20T01:44:41Z

2011 Election Year

Two missed opportunities

2011-02-02T02:15:20Z

Finally, there is now a clear set of battle lines between the two major political parties ahead of this year's election. It will be fought over the issues of foreign debt and income inequality, both of which are the major issues facing most developed countries in the post-Global Financial Crisis era.

Guns

2011-02-03T00:01:14Z

Guns in the States and arming the Police in NZ

Clown

2010-10-15T01:32:17Z

Clown, an illustration by Falco.

Hillary Clinton

2010-10-15T01:22:01Z

Hillary Clinton, an illustration by Falco.

Stuck On You

2010-06-17T03:10:42Z

Leeches, leeches, everywhere. Close encounters of the bloody kind whilst trekking in Nepal leaves both physical and emotional scars.

Tiller Reaps What He Sows

2012-02-25T20:09:21Z

Kaipara Mayor Neil Tiller flip flops over keeping the Kaipara District independent to cope with bad management - his!

Telecom's Paul Reynolds tangled in the new logo

2010-01-29T00:44:16Z

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds feels the pinch of the new logo... and the XT network.