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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If dogs pay for bad behaviour with their lives, then owners need to be punished too.
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Do the maths, says former teacher, and add up the "holidays".
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Voters saying one thing and doing another
I'd be surprised if the name "Coalition" passes muster with the Electoral Commission
Water-only schools no bite, what about home front?
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Tweakers, wicketkeepers hold trump cards
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Bruce Bisset: Standing up to the challenge
We must think globally, act locally and stop saying 'it's not my fault'.
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The "wellbeing" budget is well meaning, but there's not a lot of cash going in pockets.
Wyn Drabble: The best humour is unexpected
Sometimes, in real life, the funny things just happen, writes Wyn Drabble.
Opinion: Teacher strikes 'so very last century'
Many of the things teachers are complaining about are management issues - not contractual
Opinion: Roy Krishna finally drops Fijian persona to lift game
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The Hits: Any excuse for a long weekend
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Opinion: PM needs to step into teachers' dispute
It's time for the PM to step into the teacher dispute.
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Politics can make for some colourful and entertaining telly shows, writes Roger Moroney.
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Where there's a will, but not a way
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Comment: Never look a gift horse in the mouth
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