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Sonya Bateson: We don't want our children becoming rapists through ignorance

OPINION: Parents should be teaching young adults about healthy sexual relationships.

Luke Kirkness: The world can be dangerous. I'm glad there are heroes out there

OPINION: It's clear that Whakaari rescuers have courageous and noble qualities.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on alcohol harm

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: Alcohol-related harm can be reduced - if we act

We all pay the price when it comes to inaction over alcohol-related harm.

Letters to the editor: Removal of Mauao memorial seat appalling

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Zoe Hunter: Fears of another 'tragic' drowning year a reminder of responsibilities

OPINION: Every child should have the chance to learn the basics of how to swim.

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.

Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls

OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.

Mary Hill: Face your fears of co-governance

OPINION: If we can face our fear of co-governance and do it, we'll be richer for it.

Mark Lister: Shares are looking cheap, or are they?

Biggest driver of share prices over the long-term is earnings companies are generating.

Sonya Bateson: What kind of adults are impoverished children going to grow up to be?

OPINION: Things seem a lot harder now than when I was a child, writes Sonya Bateson.

Subscribers weigh in on why so many Kiwis didn't vote

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: Hindsight won't help us in the fight against climate change

OPINION: Surely we can all see the climate is causing chaos in New Zealand.

Luke Kirkness: Newly elected councils need patience and participation

OPINION: It's going to take more than the swish of a magic wand to solve everything.

Letters: CBD parking decision driving everyone to suburbs

OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Time to hit pause on interest rate hikes? Subscribers weigh in

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.