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Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.

Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday

Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.

Opinion: New Year in summer is terrible - Matariki makes it right

Opinion: It's good to set goals - but summer's a sucky time to start.

Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect

OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.

Letters: If you didn't vote - 60pc of those eligible didn't - don't complain

Our readers have their say on the Tauranga byelection and unregistered vehicles.

Zizi Sparks: Councils should consult openly and often

Opinion: Bring communities along on the journey to give them ownership.

Luke Kirkness: I didn't vote in the Tauranga byelection. Here's why.

OPINION: It is vital politicians connect with young people on relevant issues.

Sonya Bateson: Same-sex marriage is real, it exists - and it's a right

OPINION: Marriage isn't a solely Christian concept nor is it just between a man and woman.

Luke Kirkness: My failed dreams and what you can learn from them

OPINION: Make the most of your glory days, you don't know how long they'll last.

Premium Debate: What's fuelling the backlash to co-governance?

Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: What is fuelling the racial backlash to co-governance?

Opinion: "Pretty much everything we do is based on Western models and systems."

Letters: Bethlehem College sets standards based on beliefs, should we leave them alone?

Our readers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners

OPINION: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners in New Zealand.

Opinion: Credit noose may get tighter, not lead to more home loan approvals

Tweaks to the CCCFA a "band-aid" as more loan applications could be declined than before.

Cost of living - 'Now I'm starting to pay attention'

Comment: A trip to the petrol station gave Rob Rattenbury food for thought.