OPINION: Radio was the only home entertainment in most New Zealand homes until TV.

It's the Saturday Morning Sports Run. Most parents will know what that means ...

Rob Rattenbury reflects on his early years and a different New Zealand.

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.

OPINION: NZ one of a few developed countries not making passenger rail travel a priority.

Abuse of children is still prevalent despite law changes, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Comment: 'In New Zealand the word class means really opportunity.'

OPINION: I still believe there is a place for marriage but not first place.

OPINION: "A lot" of change is headed America's way over the next decade or so.

"These people need to be heard and acknowledged by our elected leaders."

OPINION: We cannot change our history, but we can learn from it and not repeat it.

The Queen must at times quietly cry herself to sleep over the antics of her descendants.

Opinion: By the time the world cottons on to climate change it may be too late.

"Families and friends are now taking positions against one other."

Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.

'Our world and humanity will stumble on as usual.'

OPINION: I love my hometown. It is like an old slipper, worn but comfortable.

Rob Rattenbury reminisces about the meaning of Christmas and its changes over the years.

Christmas is coming and after nearly two years we're heading towards some form of normal.

New Zealand is not big enough for a "world city", writes Rob Rattenbury.

OPINION: It's dreaded exam time again.

Comment: 'That is what it is like to be colonised'.

The level of trauma first responders face can be enormous, writes Rob Rattenbury.

OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.

National's plunge in polls - down to 22.5 per cent in one - raises big questions.

OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.

OPINION: It's no problem NZ missed out on AUKUS, but we must ensure a global presence

OPINION: Dreams, plans, businesses, careers and job hopes have been shattered for many.

OPINION: Poll results for National Party a 'serious concern' as next election approaches.

'Any decent government's first priority is to protect its citizens'

OPINION: Cooking is an homage to family.

OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.

Opinion: As a country with a small population, it seems more personal for us.

Labour beware. Swing voters gave you carte blanche in 2020. That can so easily change.

OPINION: Can we all actually learn to stop being selfish and act responsibly?

"Fifty years ago we threw some gear into the back of my old Vauxhall and hit the road."

"The few police on the embankment were brushed aside like feathers."

OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers

OPINION: why the residential care industry just keeps growing.

OPINION: National has some work to do, starting with its leader's selection of talent.

OPINION: Where is the action on our homelessness issue?

OPINION: Has Labour stolen the centre swing voter forever?

Rob Rattenbury writes that we need to address racism as a team of 5 million.

OPINION: Collecting books is now becoming an issue at the love shack on the hill.

Changes are needed to New Zealand's jury system but it must stay, Rob Rattenbury writes.

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.

The Gallipoli campaign left families without sons, husbands, fathers and brothers.

OPINION: Labour may quietly be struggling.

Can you imagine what life would be like if there were no plumbers, builders, electricians?

Opinion: The few bad apples are very much in the minority and are got rid of quickly.

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

OPINION: Why is caring about minorities, equality and representation worthy of ridicule?

Migrants see Auckland as New Zealand, many having no concept of the rest of the country.

Australians could not give a toss about upsetting the New Zealand Government.

Opinion: We're all so busy nowadays but should we still be connecting with our neighbours?

Opinion: The summer break hasn't been short of political shenanigans.

Opinion: And how do you fare when you're photogenically-challenged?

Well-meaning people try to remove risk from every single part of our lives.

OPINION: The connection we have to our ancestors is closer than we think.

Facebook has become the new Friday night drinks venue for people who live far apart.

Covid-19 for me, a retired chap, was a chance to kick back and enjoy life.

Opinion: There has been talk about the formation of a fourth international trading bloc.

Is it because home ownership is drifting out of reach for many young people?

COMMENT: Despite what readers might glean from my columns, I love everything British

It has been a challenging year for many so it is nice to think about happy events.

Opinion: Compared to other schemes in developed countries, ACC is the most generous.

Rob Rattenbury: To say that I am useless at golf is an understatement, I am pathetic.

OPINION: If the Government makes homeownership more accessible, it will be rewarded.

Te reo is influencing New Zealand English, writes Rob Rattenbury

Opinion: The reality show that has been American politics is coming to an end.

Railways helped open NZ but many lines foundered due to the lack of population increase.

OPINION: Visiting health providers becomes more prominent as the body slowly wears out.

America has never come to grips with its history, including slavery.

OPINION: Success in protecting NZ from crippling Covid death tolls deserves respect.

OPINION: Whoever gains those Treasury benches in October has a huge job on their hands.

Rob Rattenbury takes up some sobering reading.

COMMENT: Ardern has been tested, communicates well, but needs to get rid of the dead wood.

Hope and faith are things we should all have, otherwise what is the point?