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Opinion: Why no inquiry into Whakaari tragedy?

It's been three years since the eruption at Whakaari claimed the lives of 22 people.

Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote

OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.

Healthcare in NZ needs 'radical rethinking' - experts

One in four New Zealanders have a chronic health condition.

Mihi Blair: Are Māori health concerns finally being heard?

OPINION: Māori Health Authority offers hope for significant system and investment changes.

Opinion: Foster case of 'Moana' and the 'Smiths' unlikely to set a precedent

OPINION: We should not be surprised that love surfaced in this case.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deserves

OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm changing banks as a protest

OPINION: Banks are making big profits while families tighten their belts.

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

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

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

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

Ngahi Bidois: It took three generations to get our language back

OPINION: Te reo Māori is relevant in many places

Luke Kirkness: Public holiday for Queen's death the wrong move

OPINION: This was not the time or place for another public holiday.

Comment: Mark Lister says if you can't beat 'em, buy 'em

Investing in companies we shop with gives us the chance to back them, and hedge our bets.

Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin

OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.

Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages

OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.

Comment: Embarrassing stories from the doctor's surgery

OPINION: Laughter is the best medicine, except if you have broken ribs and diarrhoea.

Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak

OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.

Opinion: Bullies and thugs? That was not my boarding school experience

OPINION: I found boarding a supportive, fun, motivating environment. It changed my life.

The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.