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'Mum, can you play with me?': Why it's important to play with your kids

Playing with kids can be hard for parents, but it is vitally important to help them grow.

Why don’t people leave bad jobs?

Financial Times: More work security might make the labour market more flexible, not less.

Middle NZ: The circle of life moves us

Epsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.

Barney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next Govt

OPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.

Richard Prebble: Mass immigration isn’t working - we need to get more Kiwis into jobs

OPINION: We are economically going backwards and so too is our quality of life.

Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health

OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.

Editorial: Food bins a small but collectively big step to tackle waste

The biggest slice of food waste comes from households.

The verdicts: Who won the TV leaders’ debate?

OPINION: Our political experts have their say.

Peter Davis: Aim to improve healthcare sits on political common ground

OPINION: Healthcare is one area of agreement in this election.

Editorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rights

OPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.

Simon Wilson: Here's why business should vote Green

OPINION: No one wants a coalition of chaos, so here's why business should be looking left.

Review: Celebrity Treasure Island returns with unexpected star

We are back for a new season in a new location, with new twists and turns. It's all new!

Gregor Paul: The unlikely All Black who is now their most integral player

OPINION: The men with the least glamorous roles are set to be cast as the biggest assets.

Paul Krugman: If inflation is slowing why does the cost of living still feel so bad?

New York Times: Time and memory have a lot to do with perceptions of inflation.

Phil Gifford: The change ABs selectors must make

Phil Gifford presents five talking points from the Rugby World Cup.

Should we give our children an allowance?

Teaching kids ways to manage money should start early.