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Editorial: Boom times are back
Tauranga's economy is on the up. Last week this paper featured stories about new construction, more jobs on offer, and house prices increasing.
Marcel Currin: Novel approach to a better world
A single plan to make everyone happy. How sweet. If only it were that simple, writes Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Kids today really do learn
On Tuesday, TV One screened a Nigel Latta programme where the psychologist went back to school to figure out if and why our education system is in trouble.
Dylan Thorne: Sales of NZ land must be debated
The potential sale of Lochinver Station to overseas interests has become a hot election issue, writes Dylan Thorne.
Rosemary McLeod: Even a walk to the dairy is dangerous
A skein of violence runs through this country like a madwoman's ball of wool, writes Rosemary McLeod.
Alan Clarke: Choose the money or the house
How many people near retirement or already retired have a big third and/or fourth unused bedroom?
Liz Koh: Educate your kids about finances
Financial education is now more widely available in NZ schools, and only 30% of students were in schools where financial education is not available, compared with the OECD average of 48%.
Tommy Kapai: Sideshows can devalue your vote
So who sprinkled fairy dust up on the Kaimai Range last Tuesday? Was it Papatuanuku - our Earth Mother - or was it a once-in-a-lifetime act of God when he shows off to remind us who is in charge?
Editorial: Vet pet rescue a great story
Too many people dogs and cats aren't just pets, they become part of the family. It has been like that for me and my family. I don't think there has ever been a time when we didn't have any pets.
Marcel Currin: Survival experiment isn't child's play
Could your children survive alone for three days? Some intrepid friends of mine put this question to the test, writes Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Let's spare terrible wait
Being an organ donor means you could potentially save someone's life, writes Anita Moran.