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Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.

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Richard Prebble: Why Luxon is one of Labour's biggest assets

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The country’s brain drain - who to blame?

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Matthew Hooton: It’s time to show China the door

New Zealand’s future lies with the other democracies, not dictatorship in Beijing.

The Prem Debate: The 'ridiculous' process for continued ADHD meds

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The real lesson being learned by tradie apprentices amid 'rife' poaching

OPINION: It concerns me these future industry leaders could think such antics are okay.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change

Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching

One business has lost four apprentices in about six weeks and its staff were 'groomed'.

Hinemoa Elder's Super solution to child poverty

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