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Rachel Ward
Editor - Northern Advocate

Editor - Northern Advocate

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Opinion: Abortion ruling shows women still have battles to fight

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Comment: Kittens are cute but will our cat stand for it?

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Our cat was the one asleep at the back of her cage at the shelter.

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Editorial: One thing is certain, Covid is here to stay
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Editorial: One thing is certain, Covid is here to stay

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Opinion: Friends are indeed the family we choose

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Every now and then you come across someone who you just know will be a lifelong friend.

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Rachel Ward: Let me tell you about the birds and the bees

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Editorial: Bullets dodged and thanks given

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The 90% project: Now we have a new mission: Vaccinate and save lives

17 Sep 05:00 PM

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