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Rachel Stewart: We cannot bury our heads in the silence
COMMENT: Our approach to suicide isn't working very well.
Kate Stewart: You can never be too prepared for Heartbreak Island
New Zealand's next sorry attempt at reality TV is just days away.
Steve Braunias: Secret Diary of Winston Peters
COMMENT: Monday morning caucus. I sat down next to Jacinda, and examined her.
Gwynne Dyer:Malaysia a second chance
92-year-old can give his country a second chance - if he removes privileges
The secret diary of Paula Bennett
COMMENT: Thousands of homes were needlessly tested for meth at the cost of millions.
Your view: Whanganui's first international women's cricketer
Readers write: First female international; Borrows' Bible-bashing; Kuten's 'nasty' column
Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate
Gwynne Dyer: Dancing with the scoundrels
A US-North Korea summit - this is what the deal might actually look like
Editorial: Not so simple for Simon to bridge the gap
Time to check what odds you can on Judith Collins leading National sometime late 2019.
Rachel Stewart: Why I've come to love those cows
COMMENT: Studies show cows have personalities and emotions, just like cats and dogs.
Your views: Childish MPs; council's 'Living Wage' shocker
Readers write: Childish National MPs; council's 'Living wage' vote; a flower named Folau
Your view: Complaint foils security efforts
Readers write: Security cameras; contacting the dead; household chores; Rommel's ghost
Terry Sarten: With Hubris Unlimited you're special ... and the rules don't apply
'Being a politician and a minister I am beyond the rules that apply to others.'
Steve Braunias: Secret Diary of Paula Bennett
COMMENT: "Nah, stop the bus. I'm leaving," I told the driver.
Chester Borrows: MPs must be brave enough to do what is right rather than what is popular
I kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved
Editorial: Security cameras become a murky problem
Security camera concerns - who sees what and is privacy at risk?
Editorial: Doing without what you couldn't do without
Shame of being spotted with a plastic shopping bag - like being caught smoking in public
Your Views: Government's bad debt; Mike Hosking and balloons
Readers write about government debt; Mike Hosking; judge's failings and the Maori nation
Fred Frederikse: Yemeni peace bad for business
Set Muslim against Muslim and sell weapons to create jobs
Editorial: Star trekking across the universe...
Technology has evolved to something almost as good as a holodeck.
Jay Kuten: Lack of money means lack of freedom
Good advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?
Mike Hosking: Hands off our balloons
Please save our balloons -- tough for the environment, but the kids will be happy
Rachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails again
COMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.
Nicola Patrick: High time to make a fashion statement
'Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want'
Chester Borrows: Under Donald, clubs are trumps
Why do 50 per cent of Americans think Trump is the answer to their confused question?
Frank Greenall: Less tooth, more nail . . .
Jacinda, you've got a nice smile, But for the next couple of years I don't want to see it.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of the Clarke Gayford Rumour
A shadowy figure said: "You might be the rumour I'm looking for."
Your say: Council transparency -- tell us who voted for what
YOUR say: Council's split vote; respect for religion; Rachel's 'rant'; and God's judgment
Rachel Rose: Climate change campaigner can do the maths
Bill McKibben is in NZ to talk about taking on business interests over climate change.
We could do with something new on regional council horizon
Whanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role
Editorial: Rating your social credit score
Imagine if the government gave us all a citizen score - it could be happening, in China.
Rachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?
Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality