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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change

Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.

Opinion: The key to plugging New Zealand's brain drain

OPINION: There's no quick fix to get people to stay in New Zealand.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching

One business has lost four apprentices in about six weeks and its staff were 'groomed'.

Hinemoa Elder's Super solution to child poverty

Opinion: A child and adolescent psychiatrist offers a simple solution.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to ‘savage’ attack on pet dog

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better

OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.

Sonya Bateson: How dare I suggest introducing a fee for a public space, right?

OPINION: I can feel the anger of some letter writers and social media commenters already.

Letters to the editor: International reputation seriously damaged

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Richard Prebble: Improve education for the sake of our children - and our country

National's focus on schooling is driven by what matters, not by the polls.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: There is no mana in this particular speaker being here, she courts conflict and incites negativity

Opinion: Wāhine toa has a message for Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - haere atu.

Jo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfish

Because of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.

Jo Raphael: Lockdown anniversary brings back tough memories

OPINION: We’ve learned a lot about ourselves over the past three years.

Sonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisis

OPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education system

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think

Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Looting from red-stickered homes a despicable act

"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"