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Opinion: Not wanted or valued by Labour - I don't blame Louisa Wall for leaving politics

OPINION: MPs should be above jealousy and envy towards one of their own.

Letters: For whom the road tolls - not for thee, Wellington

Readers have their say.

Opinion | Gib board shortage: Taking advantage of home builders is despicable

OPINION: Stockpiling, price inflation is a ruthless way to make a quick buck.

Premium debate: Subscribers' views on the impact of Gib shortages

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Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats

OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.

Opinion: Violence against children must stop

Abuse of children is still prevalent despite law changes, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Letters: Wairākei reserve planting - economy should take 'precedence'

Our readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in

OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

Opinion: World sinks into madness of war with invasion gamble

'Putin will occupy Ukraine, holding a tiger by its tail, scared to let go.'

Carmen Hall: Time to lift anchor on cruise ship visits

Opinion:The Government needs to get its act together and announce maritime border opening.

Jo Raphael: Drug bosses now paying for their own vile crimes

OPINION: Drug criminals make money off people's misery - and it's disgusting.

Graham Bell: Nation's crime rate - it's not so bad

Former top cop says New Zealand is a very safe country.

Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on city's 13.7pc proposed rates rise

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Covid a major factor in kiwifruit worker shortage

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers and subscribers have their say.

Letters: Time non-vaxxed paid their way for medical care

Readers share their views on the big issues facing Tauranga and the Western Bay.

Zoe Hunter: Lifting Covid rules great news - but there's a flip side

OPINION: Just because many mandates are being eased doesn't mean the virus disappears too.