The dangers of immigration; democracy in peril; homage to Catalonia

A man, a plan

You can convince yourself that you are right, but this week you will have a hard time convincing others of the value of the stand you have taken.

A forum where readers can discuss today’s politics and share links to breaking news and to the most interesting politics stories, blogs and tweets on the web

"Palm trees like this were planted under power lines on the street some years ago in Mangere Bridge," writes a reader.The trees have grown tall and are now growing into the lines. Unlike many other trees, palms cannot be pruned, to...

From music and movies to dance and drama, there’s plenty to do or experience over the coming week