Talking point: Simon Bridges says he's proud to be showing his 'true colours'
In Hawke's Bay there are 194 fewer people who have had surgery this year, Bridges says.
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Israel Folau, as it turns out, is a 21st century heretic
Throwing the Folaus and Vunipolas of today into the lion's den isn't the solution.
Phoenix coach Mark Rudan isn't indispensable
Coach Mark Rudan says his players are focused but their body language suggests otherwise.
Ice cream encounter brings back sweet memories
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Stuart Nash: Firearms ban makes NZ a safer place
Good people in our communities will find themselves in possession of banned firearms
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As far as the human race goes, Prime Minister Jacinda Adern is winning quite comfortably.
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Protect our summer sports codes
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Māori v Pakeha: Let's put away the bathtub chains
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SBW walking the talk with Christchurch visit
Chuck in religion, politics and cold cash into sport and, voila, you have lethal cocktail.
Opinion: Fraser Anning ... what an egg
Reaction to inappropriate comments on mosque slaughter a small light in dark times.
Climate change protests: Will we let the kids down?
COMMENT: Will the national climate change protest by students achieve anything?
Murphy's Law kills Super clash amid nauseating diplomacy
Diplomacy within the ranks simply doesn't cut it when officialdom robs game of its sheen.
Editorial: Take a leaf from te reo speaker's book
Shouting from the floor does little good, says Craig Cooper
Junior rep teams – good or bad?
COMMENT: Like everything, there are pros and cons, but removing junior rep teams entirely?
NZ Rugby, ARU silence on Pacific Island rugby deafening
NZ Rugby looks more and more like Damien McKenzie overcooking a kick off on 'World League'
IRB needs to do what's right for the Rugby World Cup
Despite forecast of doom and gloom in rugby, New Zealand are playing pivotal global role.
New project enhances Kairakau memories
Rich memories of Kairakau Beach have been enhanced by a new project, writes Clive Bibby.
How does Sergio Aguero not know his chest from his arm?
When's a handball not a handball, despite overwhelming evidence and a confession?
India show Black Caps must lift half slip on allrounders
Dispel also the perpetual myth on who else is there to replace the Black Caps incumbents.
Opinion: Government has role to play in finding horticulture workers
OPINION: Horticulture needs nimble thinking from Govt, says National's Lawrence Yule.
Shane Warne's autobiography puts spin on salacious lifestyle
You can argue Shane Warne's poor deliveries teach much better lessons than his good ones.
Nathan Burns needs to free fall to reserves to find mojo
Phoenix deserve the positive reinforcement but coach Mark Rudan faces a burning question.
Katrina Grant, Marina Erakovic life lessons speak volumes
Are Katrina Grant and Marina Erakovic trying to say the same thing but in different ways?
Boycott 1st XV sides then Crusaders should be fair game
Sport NZ has dropped the ball on college 1st XV but where does New Zealand Rugby stand?
Jarrod Gilbert: Fitness programme Patu Aotearoa a step into light
COMMENT: This is not a Les Mills crowd. This is for the community by the community.
Ageing Black Caps tweakers raise what-ifs in victory
No spin in Central Districts Stags tweaker Ajaz Patel's statement in Abu Dhabi overnight.
Wellington's still the 'coolest harbour metropolis'
Wellington mixes the old with the new to reinvent itself
Must be time for a party clean-out
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