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Editorial: Patrols will cut risk of drownings

Rosemary McLeod: Dead or alive, heroes seem to come in all guises

It used to take a lot to be a hero - slaying a dragon, swimming to Australia, rescuing a child from a crevasse as deep as the Empire State Building, things like that.

Nickie Muir: Wheels oiled for electric car

If you've been filling up at the gas station watching your car consume the equivalent of the week's grocery bill - and wishing you could spend the money on something else.

Editorial: Five to inspire us all

Northland's five New Year Honours recipients provide plenty of inspiration for anyone considering becoming more involved in their community.

Resolve to get on top of goals the smart way

Editorial: Uretiti now needs own lifesavers

Northland's summer beach scene has changed dramatically over the past five years or so.

Rosemary McLeod: Serenity of childhood Christmas seems far away

Editorial: Is Europe right on obesity as disability?

I am fascinated by a European Court's ruling that obesity is a disability. It is difficult to know whether to condemn it as an excellent example, writes Andrew Bonallack.

Have your say: Real democracy

Eva Bradley: Metro men are too tuned in

Editorial: Abuse on sidelines intolerable

Have your say: Unknown waters

Have your say: Don't want it

Editorial: Keep large sport meets rolling in

Have your say: Pure extortion

Eva Bradley: Paper money not what it used to be

Have your say: Failure of duty

Nickie Muir: Argy-bargy ... sure isn't wanted here