A quick word
If he lied to his coach, who incidentally is an excop, this will be interesting. Little wonder Steve Hansen is tired of “Smith” questions. Glenn Forsyth, Taupo. Labour’s policy to introduce driving lessons in schools is a silly idea. To encourage more young people into cars will only add to our present traffic woes. Rachel Lewis, Takapuna. There is no requirement in Islam for females to wear burqa, niqab, chador, abaya and hijab. These items of attire are purely about controlling girls and women sexually. So Pauline Hanson did not offend anyone’s “religious sensibilities”. Fiona Allen, Papatoetoe. I can vouch for the marvel that is Brisbane’s airport train. Just A$ 9 and 9 minutes had me whizzing from central Brisbane down to Eagle Farm and BNE international airport on opening day. Chris Kiwi, Mt Albert. Some things in life can be free if they result in savings at least as great as their initial cost. Morgan L. Owens, Manurewa. Logan Robertson may know the Old Testament, but he doesn’t know the New. I simply cannot envisage Jesus inciting his disciples to shoot anyone. On the eve of his death Jesus said to Peter to put away his sword. Jules Riding, Whangarei. In the last few elections a lot of voters voted for John Key and by default the National party. Will this election have electors voting for Jacinda Ardern and by default the Labour Party? Owen Cunliffe, New Lynn. It used to be reasonably quick and easy to buy bonus bonds. Not Anymore. It's now a long and complicated procedure and you may have to wait several weeks before you receive your bond posted from Dunedin. David H. Fisher, Howick. Reading of the sad plight of the parents of six children unable to provide the essentials and wanting the Government’s assistance, as has been expressed so often, “If you cannot feed them don’t breed them.” Ian Girven, Orewa. The use of 12pm and 12am is confusing to many. Why not use 11.59am or 12.01pm to represent the former and 11.59pm or 12.01am the latter. Dr J. Brian Earnshaw, Mt Roskill. Why not replace plastic bags with paper bags which will compost? Bruce Tubb, Belmont.