Why fining parents for smoking in cars isn’t the answer

The government recently announced that it would ban smoking in cars when children under 18 are present, making the act a fineable offence. But social scientist Dr Kyro Selket argues the decision isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  On Sunday, I stopped at my local Franklin takeaway for one of their exceptional butter chicken … Read more

The new government’s big plans for Auckland

New plans for transport and housing, sure, but the government’s coalition and support deals promise much more for Auckland than that. As Simon Wilson reports, there’s even a big win for Metiria Turei.  Arise the other Phil: we have a new Mr Auckland Rumours the new government is going to change the name of Auckland … Read more