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Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Spare a thought for political partners
OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Why no inquiry into Whakaari tragedy?
It's been three years since the eruption at Whakaari claimed the lives of 22 people.
How to give the best gifts this Christmas
OPINION: Experiences make better gifts than things, Felix Desmarais writes.
Ngahi Bidois: Christmas is a time for self-reflection and rejuvenation
OPINION: At Christmas, we should spend time with ourselves.
Letters to the editor: Don’t throw rubbish out the car window
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Rising one culture up won’t bring another down
OPINION: Our country’s past is our shared heritage and it deserves to be remembered.
Opinion: It's free but we don't take advantage like we should
OPINION: It falls from the sky but I don't think we take enough advantage of it.
Carmen Hall: Pay more on your mortgage if you can
A lot of Kiwis are creatures of habit and take the full term on their mortgage.
Letters to the editor: How will the Government address the cost of living crisis next?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Zoe Hunter: Age is no barrier to keeping fit - my dad is proof
My dad jumped in the boxing ring at age 58, and I couldn't be prouder.
Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.
Letters to the editor: Council, leave roundabout as it is
Our readers have their say.
Premium Debate: Readers respond after nurse gives out minister’s contact details
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Opinion: Lowering voting age wise for NZ's future
OPINION: When you consider the things young people can already do, this just makes sense.
Letters to the editor: Parking in Tauranga few and far between
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Comment: Happy as working from home
OPINION: Covid has made working from home more acceptable.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on KiwiSaver hardship
Our readers have their say on why people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds.
Felix Desmarais: Don't worry, I found a place better than Twitter
OPINION: If Twitter is dying, I won't miss it, writes Felix Desmarais.
Healthcare in NZ needs 'radical rethinking' - experts
One in four New Zealanders have a chronic health condition.
Dr Tony Farrell: Pay attention to attention disorders
OPINION: Not all ADHD patients need medication, but they need diagnosis and support.
Opinion: Stuck in limbo on the elective surgery waiting list
OPINION: What it's like to be one of the thousands waiting to go under the knife.
Sonya Bateson: Grocery shopping is grim. No wonder families are doing it hard
OPINION: It’s hard to keep trimming the fat when even cheese is a distant dream.
Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives
OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.
Mihi Blair: Are Māori health concerns finally being heard?
OPINION: Māori Health Authority offers hope for significant system and investment changes.
Letters to the editor: World’s growing population needs addressing
Readers have their say.
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.
Jo Raphael: Help struggling families - donate to foodbank
OPINION: Help us give Bay families a good Christmas.
Felix Desmarais: Why I resent Six60
OPINION: I don't like Six60 or New Zealand. Let me explain.