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Rob Rattenbury: Why names are important - it's about respect

This is not about a cultural difference; it is about respect and thoughtfulness.

Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk

OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.

Dawn Picken: More needed for experienced drivers

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Claire Trevett: What's eating Simon Bridges?

OPINION: There is method to Bridges' madness, but his colleagues may not agree.

Samantha Motion: The superhuman strength of sick kids and their families

OPINION: No amount of sympathy can put us in their shoes.

Rawiri Waititi: It's not about a tie – it's about Pākehā power

OPINION: I have every right to represent my people and reflect their dress, culture.

Reformed crime boss Billy Macfarlane is proving that his Pūwhakamua programme can rehabilitate hardened criminals

Opinion: With a 95 per cent success rate, Pūwhakamua should be considered for other areas.

Dawn Picken: Inequity hurts everyone - it's time to fix the whare

Opinion: We are still living in the house colonialism built and it's time to fix it.

Samantha Motion: Why we should ditch the boring election hoardings

COMMENT: Back your future. Protect your future. Change your future. Ditch the signs!

Zoe Hunter: Why my dad is a hero after near tragedy

COMMENT: Zoe Hunter writes about the power of dads and shares why she loves hers.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour must not squander voters' trust

Delay to election may be to the Government's advantage.

Stephanie Worsop: Goodbye to 'she'll be right' attitude towards mental health

Todd Muller's open and frank discussion about mental health will help usher in new way.

Kate Hawkesby: National's sweating it - anyone missing Simon Bridges?

Comment: Leader Todd Muller under intense scrutiny as National reshuffle top ranks.

Patrick Walsh: A yes vote on cannabis will be a disaster

COMMENT: Secondary school principal Patrick Walsh has his say on the cannabis referendum.

Kate Hawkesby: Where did Todd Muller go?

Comment: New Nats leader has brought a fresh skill set to the role - being invisible.

Letters: We are ready to re-embrace Simon Bridges

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