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Rob Rattenbury reflects on his early years and a different New Zealand.
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Comment: Lessons from the mum-and-dad driving school
Nicky Rennie takes on the challenge of teaching her daughter to drive.
Letters: A salute to Ross Mitchell-Anyon
Readers also write about youth crime, the caring community and bird predators.
Comment: Clear head leads to more work energy
Having something to look forward to energises and brings new ideas, Russell Bell writes
Household's latest fad has dramatic consequences
Mrs P may be regretting her doggy diet decision.
Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.
Rachel Keedwell: 'Horizons is hugely supportive of Te Awa Tupua'
'Horizons is hugely supportive of Te Awa Tupua.'
Letters: Why the pension is not enough
Readers have their say on the pension and New Zealand's inflation rate
Comment: It feels great (and fits) to support a local retailer
A local business which excels at service is good for our economy, writes Russell Bell
Letters: Why was there no Anzac dawn service in Whanganui?
Readers have their say on Anzac Day, Chris Luxon and a thanks to Whanganui.
Rob Rattenbury: Why school days are the best days of your life
There are several periods in life that could be termed "the best days of your life".
Comment: The inflation debate and why both sides are wrong and right
All eyes are on the May's Budget to see how it tackles inflation, writes Russell Bell.
Letters: give enough space to share mental health experiences
Readers have their say on Great Minds, Elon Musk and Anzac Day
Kevin Page: Feeling pumped after my counselling stint at the servo
Kevin Page takes on an interesting new role while hanging out at a service station
Rob Rattenbury: 107 years ago today, Lest We Forget
'I have never attended Dawn Parade. Families did not do this when I was small.'
Rob Rattenbury: The case for more trains, and more public transport in general
OPINION: NZ one of a few developed countries not making passenger rail travel a priority.
Letters: Council answers recycling questions
Readers have their say on recycling and vaccine mandates.
Kevin Page: Power, pizza and the problem with online shopping
OPINION: 'At this point Mrs P started to tell me off'
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Letters: Anzac Day dawn service important
Readers have their say on Anzac Day, recycling and climate change.
Letters: Questions about kerbside waste collection
Readers have their say on mental health and kerbside waste collection
Opinion: Violence against children must stop
Abuse of children is still prevalent despite law changes, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Covid 19 Omicron: OMiGod, Ukraine and Foo Fighters
The biggest revelation was to appreciate every day, despite risks, writes Russell Bell.
Letters: Water pipes won't win award, but are necessary
Readers have their say on Three Waters and New Zealand's Covid response.
Comment: A joint venture that started with a cheeseburger
An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale
Letters: Sarjeant cost claims are off the mark
Readers have their say on the Sarjeant redevelopment and taxes.
Comment: Beware the hazards lurking in social media
Russell Bell sounds a caution on the impact of social media on businesses
Letters: Sarjeant Gallery cost blowout and climate change
Readers have their say about the Sarjeant redevelopment and climate change
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealand is far from egalitarian
Comment: 'In New Zealand the word class means really opportunity.'
Letters: Cost-of-living crisis requires urgency
Readers have their say on the cost of living, rates, electric vehicles, and Joe Biden
Opinion: Business needs long-term strategy for inflation
Russell Bell this week looks at how businesses can plan around inflation
Rob Rattenbury: Marriage has come a long way since the 70s
OPINION: I still believe there is a place for marriage but not first place.