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Affordability never seems to be an issue
Ideology trumps common sense and financial reality.

High ideals aren't always affordable
Ideology is trumping common sense and financial reality.

Some kids slow to return to school
Parents are getting mixed messages about returning their children to school.

New Zealand needs a lot more than kindness
We need a lot more than kindness if our lot is to improve.

Who pays if schools run dry?
Ministry wants orchardists to pay for alternative water supplies if school bores run dry.

Funding promised for Māori sport
Māori Party will invest millions in Māori sport if it's in the next government.

End of Life Choice 'not worth the risk'
Lobby group claims that the End of Life Choice Act is a risk not worth taking.

Roland's Wood has room for two more
Expansion of dog-friendly Kerikeri park makes it a 'blank canvas' for the new board.

A starring role for Whangaroa Harbour
Harbour's spectacular scenery the backdrop for a series starting on Canadian TV today.

Government funding for pā restoration
Grant of $8.5m will pay for restoration of historic pā and sealing of road from SH1.

'Extremely dangerous': Multiple shots fired at police during pursuit
Several shots were fired at police during a pursuit in Whangarei last night.

One pandemic will not a crime wave make
Free NCEA passes won't do anyone any favours, least of all students.

Beverage/packaging sector `out of touch'
Industry slammed for its attitude to recycling.