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Two things could prevent fatal drownings. Why is New Zealand not doing them?

Opinion: Dozens of human lives would be saved this year. Here's how.

Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price

OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna

OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.

'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum

OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.

‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘

OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.

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.

Dr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZ

OPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.

Opinion: Removing GST from medicine could have wider benefits

Opinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.

Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime

OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.

Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'

OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not

Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more

Opinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.

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

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