Category Archives: Columns

Weekly columns I write for the Taranaki Daily News and Stuff.com

Why reunions are a good idea still

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Jim Tucker

The Covid pandemic has ruled out most school reunions, but when it’s over the way will be clear again for those gatherings of old schoolmates. Still a good idea? Continue reading →

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Good journo beneath mild-mannered man

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Jim Tucker

Mike Watson reported for various NZ newspapers for more than 20 years. The New Plymouth journalist – the epitome of the diligent reporter – died in mid-February 2022 aged 63. Here’s what we thought of him. Continue reading →

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Tricky road to a new driver’s licence

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jim Tucker

Getting a driver’s licence renewal after 60 years of untested driving ain’t no picnic. Continue reading →

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Selfish anti-vaxxers won’t be missed

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Jim Tucker

I’ve lost my patience with anti-vaxxers because reasoning with them gets you nowhere. Continue reading →

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Columns book is launched at hospice

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Jim Tucker has just published a collection of his columns in a book to raise money for Hospice Taranaki. It’s available at the five hospice shops in New Plymouth, Waitara, Stratford and Hawera, or on Trade Me. Continue reading →

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How Covid locks down our cars

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Jim Tucker

Why we had no car to drive for three months. Continue reading →

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Grumpy old man returns – with mask

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Jim Tucker

I’m back with a column – motivated by what people are (or are not) doing about masking up when they’re out during level 4 lockdown. Continue reading →

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MY WORK

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Jim Tucker

A number of people wrote to wish me well after my final newspaper/Stuff column appeared on Jan 9, 2021. Here’s what they had to say. Continue reading →

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