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Unappetising? Maybe but Fozz and Razor Show will go on

Coach race more about how much NZR is in touch with fans than a bullish sporting dynasty.

Patrick O'Brien: A shining star in Flaxmere who shunned the limelight

Patrick O'Brien didn't chase the limelight but sometimes, he just couldn't avoid it.

Opinion: Sustainable NZ - a vanity party for Vernon?

Who else noticed the launch of another political party in NZ this week?

Opinion: 'Why didn't they say it was cancer right out?'

With November 10 NETs awareness day, it's time to give your amazing lungs some attention.

Historic Hawke's Bay: 30 years since rocky reforms

It's 30 years this week since a dramatic reform of local government authorities

Faf de Klerks of world robbing rugby of its richness

Everyone loves a David and Goliath parody in sport but, please, no more now.

Will Erasmus, Gatland, Hansen, Jones lose composure?

Accountability will be difficult to sidestep after Rugby World Cup semifinals in Japan.

The Hits: Annoying app tells me what I don't want to know

Trying to stop reaching for the phone is harder than expected.

For one council, voting isn't over yet

For one council at least, the voting isn't over yet.

Spark says no health risks with cell tower sites

No evidence of negative on health or house values from cell towers, says Spark

Froth or fumble, ABs v Wallabies all about ghosting

Will Michael Cheika roll out David Pocock? Common sense suggests maybe in last 10 minutes.

Roger Moroney: 'Tis the season of pollen clouds and hay fever

COMMENT: There's something (yellow) in the air ... and plenty of it.

Opinion: Recycling rules rile

What will I do with all the plastic containers I already have for recycling?

Comment: Ihumātao situation an issue for all NZers

COMMENT: Ihumātao a unique volcanic landscape occupied since the dawn of human arrival.

Not just swimming, but sport poorer amid doping claims

Global governing bodies need to take collective stance on doping — that's, zero tolerance.

Gambling 'a double edged sword'

Funds for community good projects is more important than ever.

Put your hand up if you knew laws pertaining to overthrows?

Hey, why not use the reserve day to determine winners ... if it happens in 20 years or so?

What-if moments make the Cricket World Cup a humdinger

It's the twists and turns of imperfections that made the ICC World Cup a sporting shrine.