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Rachel Stewart: Basking in glow of bright Ardern era
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MMP did what it was supposed to do
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Learning wisdom from an ancient culture
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A new belief and renewed expectation is growing among rugby fans in the Bay of Plenty.
MMP's not perfect, but it works
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Meet Hatupatu and Maia
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Weinstein's behaviour habit, not sickness
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Opinion: From list MP to PM in one year
In just one year, Jacinda Ardern has risen from list MP to Prime Minister.
Your view: Letters to the editor
Growing your own veges, the economy and hospital stay feature in today's letters to editor
Closing of 14th Ave at Turret Rd a Godsend
Turret Rd closure looks positive for the non-shortcutters.
Bryan Gould: New monetary policy could revolutionise New Zealand
Why have so few political leaders kept abreast of developments in monetary policy?
Rachel Stewart: Why is our road toll such a disgrace?
COMMENT: I have a strong suspicion that another dynamic is at play.
C'mon Winston, hurry up
If I missed my deadline getting today's paper together there would be consequences.
Editorial: Butter price gets me thinking
More people are looking to grow their own food.
Life lessons from a toddler
Tommy Wilson learned a valuable lesson from his two-year-old daughter.
Motu Trails making a name
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Room for past in Tauranga's future
Tauranga doesn't wear its history on its sleeve like other cities.
Cars are to us what guns are to Americans
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Opinion: Action needed to save children's lives
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Rachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeeze
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MMP a fairer system, says MP
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Your view: Plastic bags, Winston Peters and Maori votes
Plastic bags and politics come to the fore as readers share their views in letter.
Tommy Wilson: Don't padlock your purses
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