Opinion: Tasering of elderly dementia patient appalling

Opinion: "A health issue should not be confused with aggressive, law-breaking behaviour."

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No need to fear strong, Māori, women politicians

Opinion: Female Māori politicians are challenging some of the norms of Parliament.

Opinion: Working fulltime and studying? Why you should hang in there

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Whānau Ora students show why it's worth being committed.

Opinion: Time to consider a day to honour all who have served

'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'

Opinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationships

Opinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change

Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.

Opinion: Made redundant? Here's what to do instead of getting bitter

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Looting from red-stickered homes a despicable act

"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"

Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP

OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.

Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence

OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involved

OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.

Looks matter when it comes to shopfronts

OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: How Waitangi Day is recognised has come a long way in New Zealand

OPINION: 'A prosperous society should not be at the expense of one Treaty partner'.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Which politicians impressed at Rātana

There was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: High time we let young people take the lead

OPINION: We shouldn't dismiss young people so easily.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Kicking the habit of delaying holidays

OPINION: Breaks bring much-needed balance in a crowded life.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Look out for our police officers, they are family, friends and neighbours

Opinion: The public has a responsibility to make sure our behaviour doesn't endanger cops.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: My prediction for 2023

Opinion: While I don’t have a crystal ball, it is clear that 2023 will be a tough year.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Time to explore NZ with eyes wide open

OPINION: Our country has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Spare a thought for political partners

OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.

Opinion: Foster case of 'Moana' and the 'Smiths' unlikely to set a precedent

OPINION: We should not be surprised that love surfaced in this case.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deserves

OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm changing banks as a protest

OPINION: Banks are making big profits while families tighten their belts.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: When it comes to social services, it's results that count

OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: 100-year plan for Aotearoa should be on the table now

Opinion: 'This is as good as it gets' will not serve future generations well

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: talk to teens about drinking

OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Luxon should have gone further in condemning racism

OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?

OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Life's too short to let whingers and whiners dump their hatred on you

OPINION: Whingers and whiners should ditch the negativity.