Mark Longley Mark is the managing editor for Newshub digital, based in Auckland. 'Don't die with the dead': Podcast on death, love, grief and hope launches Mark Longley, father of murdered teenager Emily, speaks of his experience. My advice to Tony Veitch It's the lack of any responsibility for his actions that is wrong, writes the father of murder victim Emily Longley. Opinion Domestic Violence Why Johnny Depp's violent language about how he wanted to kill Amber Heard is no joke The actor said he was joking when he threatened to set her on fire. Coronavirus Stop putting a spin on New Zealand's vaccination numbers, we are woefully behind We are not at the bottom of the list, but we are a long way from the top. Budget leak shows how shamefully out of touch modern politicians are It is about doing what is best for politicians, not the people, writes Mark Longley. Opinion Smacking kids is not acceptable, it's barbaric If you have to hit a kid to discipline them, then there is something wrong with you, not them, writes Mark Longley. If you want to cut the road toll, stop driving like idiots People are the biggest contributors to road fatalities, Newshub's Mark Longley writes. Opinion Stop getting outraged by the younger generation Baby boomers are turning in to Generation M for middle-aged moaners, writes Mark Longley. Bullying is bullying, stop making excuses for it People who say it is character building were probably bullies, writes Mark Longley. 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