Nation

No Show Without Punch

16 November, 2011

John Key's strategy falters.

Here They Come Again

01 January, 2012

2012 looks likely to be a lively one politically in NZ

Tree heroes emerge from the dust of Christchurch earthquakes

20 October, 2011

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

17 November, 2011

Key's election strategy falters

Keypot 2

17 November, 2011

Another take of Keypot cartoon

A controlling issue

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.

DNA Serenade

07 June, 2010

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

Genetics

20 September, 2010

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

Alimentary system

24 September, 2010

Body with alimentary system exposed; an illustration by Falco.

Health and Safety

28 September, 2010

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

Smoker

03 October, 2010

Stylised man smoking; an illustration by Falco.

No smoking

04 October, 2010

Hole-filled smoker; an illustration by Falco.

Don't smoke

04 October, 2010

Smoker's lungs; an illustration by Falco.

John Baggins Buys His Hobbits back

11 November, 2010

The Hobbit Saga. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

A Costly Exchange

11 November, 2010

The Hobbit Squabble.

Foie gras combo meal

16 November, 2010

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

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

13 December, 2010

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

05 March, 2011

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

Selling Our Ears

25 April, 2011

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

Bedding In The Budget

28 April, 2011

National's 2011 Budget

A Brash Act

28 April, 2011

Brash rolls Rodney Hide

Fingerprint

15 October, 2010

Fingerprint & codebar, an illustration by Falco.

US guns

15 October, 2010

US guns, an illustration by Falco.

Crime

15 October, 2010

Crime, an illustration by Falco.

Sherlock Holmes uses Google too

15 October, 2010

Sherlock Holmes uses Google too, an illustration by Falco.

Stretching your Money Muscle

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.

Hitting the Target

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.

National Standards: What’s really going on?

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

Speak Easy

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.

Science homework (gone wrong)

24 February, 2010

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Why we all need to learn Mandarin

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.

The mind's eye

15 October, 2010

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

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

20 January, 2011

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

16 November, 2011

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

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.

Getting Ryalled

26 August, 2010

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

Cigs In Cells

16 July, 2010

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

Barry Bragg of Solid Energy: Caricature

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.

North! Where The Rush Is On

13 August, 2010

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

Oil Spill

28 September, 2010

Planet dripping with black oil; an illustration by Falco.

Petrol head

15 October, 2010

Petrol head; an illustration by Falco.

World shooting

15 October, 2010

World shooting, an illustration by Falco.

Can renewable energy fuel growth in Africa?

29 January, 2011

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

23 July, 2011

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

Steam pipes at Wairakei power station

23 July, 2011

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

Intake at Atiamuri hydro power station

23 July, 2011

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

On The Crest Of A Tide

20 April, 2010

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

Coastgate

18 May, 2010

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

Arthurs Pass Wilderness Lodge

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.

Norwegian Nosh

30 March, 2010

A cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

Oil spill

20 September, 2010

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

Oil-soaked pelican

21 September, 2010

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

Think green

24 September, 2010

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

Death world

04 October, 2010

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

Oil suicide

04 October, 2010

Oil suicide; an illustration by Falco.

Polar bear needs a freezer

04 October, 2010

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

Shaved polar bear

04 October, 2010

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

Petrol pump

04 October, 2010

Petrol pump; an illustration by Falco.

Recycling

11 October, 2010

Recycling; an illustration by Falco.

Copenhagen

15 October, 2010

Copenhagen; an illustration by Falco.

Exhausted

15 October, 2010

A planet stripped bare; an illustration by Falco.

Kyoto bandaid

15 October, 2010

Kyoto bandaid on the globe; an illustration by Falco.

Ecological disaster

15 October, 2010

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

Biofuel

15 October, 2010

Biofuel; an illustration by Falco.

World reserves

15 October, 2010

World reserves; an illustration by Falco.

Trapped

09 December, 2010

Trapped; an illustration by Falco.

Flying visits

06 January, 2011

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

15 October, 2010

Modern Atlas, an illustration by Falco.

Global warming

15 October, 2010

Global warming, an illustration by Falco.

Balolo fishing in Fiji

21 March, 2011

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

15 October, 2010

Japanese whaling, an illustration by Falco.

Freedom Poopers

10 June, 2011

Govt. passes bill to restrict freedom campers

Wandering Willie

11 June, 2011

Beetles are being released to control the noxious weed Wandering Willie

Wandering Willie

11 June, 2011

Emissions Impossible

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.

Hold the front page: no murders today

24 February, 2010

A cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Stealing beehives

21 May, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Violence

15 October, 2010

Violence, an illustration by Falco.

Blinded Liberty

15 October, 2010

Blinded Liberty; an illustration by Falco.

Prison

15 October, 2010

Prison, an illustration by Falco.

Barack Obama

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.

Protesters

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.

George W Bush

21 January, 2010

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

John Key

21 January, 2010

A caricature of NZ Prime Minister John Key.

Peace

21 January, 2010

Peace. A cartoon by Laurence Clark.

The Angels of Democracy descend on Auckland

11 March, 2010

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Government plans to remodel the public service

11 March, 2010

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Protest over power rises

24 February, 2010

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John Key's vision

24 February, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Phoney speed cameras

24 February, 2010

A cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

The dancer

21 April, 2010

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

The organ grinder

26 April, 2010

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

John Key: New friends, no balls

09 May, 2010

A news cartoon by Garrick Tremain.

Foreshore and seabed reality check

21 May, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Move to ban dangerous dog breeds

21 May, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

D-day

07 June, 2010

A news cartoon by Malcolm Evans.

Having your say doesn't mean getting your way

13 June, 2010

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

Kiwibank Barbie

11 June, 2010

The Bill English approach to running government SEO's.

All At Sea

22 July, 2010

Australian Election

Julia Gillard Caricature

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.

Chris Carter Caricature

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.

ETS and farming

13 August, 2010

ETS and farming. A news cartoon by Dave Wolland.

ETS In The Bag

13 August, 2010

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

Come Fly With Me

20 August, 2010

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

Phil Gets Edgy

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.

Stairways To Heaven

07 June, 2010

Dave Wolland writes about the creation of artificial DNA.

Snooping Tony Gets Smart

27 August, 2010

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

Clean Bowled

27 August, 2010

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

Zimbabwe; Land of Generators

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.

Land Reform Still Under Way in Zimbabwe

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.

Deadly Dancing

10 September, 2010

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

Save Your Last Dance For Me

10 September, 2010

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

Money for Jam

10 May, 2010

Contracting out council services - fictional satire.

Come On In

13 May, 2010

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

Bail-Out Bill Saves Ma Hubbard

17 September, 2010

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

Financial Fiasco

17 September, 2010

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

De-leveraging the 'new normal'

20 September, 2010

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

24 September, 2010

Tank with skulls; an illustration by Falco.

Tank bearing olive branch

24 September, 2010

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

The free market god doesn't exist

30 September, 2010

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'

30 September, 2010

A Garrick Tremain news cartoon on GST rise.

King Obama

04 October, 2010

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

Five ways to control the NZ$ and capital flows

06 October, 2010

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

11 October, 2010

Solider mired in Afghanistan; an illustration by Falco.

No filming allowed

11 October, 2010

Censorship: no filming allowed; an illustration by Falco.

Getting Fresh

07 October, 2010

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

No comment

13 October, 2010

No comment; an illustration by Falco.

Dear leader

25 October, 2010

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

Skyhawks

25 October, 2010

Skyhawks; a news cartoon by Bob Brockie.

Immigration

15 October, 2010

Immigration; an illustration by Falco.

Obama-Batman and Wikileaks

09 December, 2010

Obama-Batman and Wikileaks; an illustration by Falco.

Politicians Get Hacked Off

17 December, 2010

Julian Assange hacks off politicians

Caricature of Sarkozy

15 October, 2010

Caricature of Sarkozy, by Falco.

Here They Come Again

20 January, 2011

2011 Election Year

Two missed opportunities

02 February, 2011

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

03 February, 2011

Guns in the States and arming the Police in NZ

Clown

15 October, 2010

Clown, an illustration by Falco.

Hillary Clinton

15 October, 2010

Hillary Clinton, an illustration by Falco.

Stuck On You

17 June, 2010

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

Telecom's Paul Reynolds tangled in the new logo

29 January, 2010

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