Articles by Ani O'Brien
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Ani O'Brien: The Green Party should not be welcome at Pride events this year
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 2:36PMLike any group of people sharing particular demographic markers, those of us who have been lumped together in the ever-expanding...
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Ani O'Brien: Making excuses isn’t taking responsibility
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 12:41PMTaking responsibility for one’s actions is not possible while also hiding behind excuses and blaming external factors. Taking...
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Ani O'Brien: High public office is no place to deal with addiction and acute mental health issues
Monday, 4 December 2023, 1:34PMIn July this year the country witnessed the tragic downfall of one our most senior government ministers. In fact, the situation...
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Ani O'Brien: Why are some Māori more Māori than others?
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 10:38AMThe coalition agreements, revealed on Friday, have predictably resulted in polarised reactions. While surprisingly and unusually...
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Ani O'Brien: How to solve a problem like the New Zealand education system
Monday, 20 November 2023, 1:38PMAt the core of a successful public service must be an excellent education system. Preparing young citizens to live fulfilling...
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Ani O'Brien: Why Luxon should break the status quo and make Adrian Rurawhe speaker
Thursday, 9 November 2023, 11:57AMChristopher Luxon should ask Adrian Rurawhe to remain as Speaker of the House. The good-natured grandfather has been a breath...
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Ani O'Brien: Is ignorance or malice driving antisemitism in New Zealand?
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 10:06AMKiwis like to get behind a good cause. We like to rally around the underdog and stick up for the little guy. This is admirable,...
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National
Dunedin set for snow to low levels on Friday
Monday, 23 October 2023, 2:35PMHeat, rain, gales and then snow are forecast for Dunedin as the city is set for an “unusual change” in weather this week. MetService...
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National
Raglan survivor's tribute: 'The light and love of my life'
Monday, 19 August 2019, 9:53AMThe survivor of the Raglan tourist shooting has released a touching tribute to her slain partner, describing Sean McKinnon...
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World
Amazon, Microsoft competing over the Pentagon's $10b 'war cloud'
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:08PMAmazon and Microsoft are battling it out over a $10 billion opportunity to build the U.S. military its first "war cloud"...
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Lifestyle
Horror new social media challenge landing children in hospital
Monday, 19 November 2018, 9:50AMTeenagers are setting themselves on fire in a desperate attempt to find fame on the internet, hospital staff have revealed. The...
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World
'Mafia' firms blamed for tragic Genoa bridge collapse
Friday, 17 August 2018, 1:10PMThe Genoa bridge collapse which has claimed the lives of at least 39 people may have been an accident waiting to happen after...