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Dancing diary: Turbulence turns to steady progress in lead up to showtime
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The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.

Costume woes: Pricked fingers and tears of frustration result in unique ‘fit
OPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.

Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.

Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.

Phil Gifford: The huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final
OPINION: There are a host of individual match-ups to add to the drama in Saturday’s final.

Audrey Young: Buckle in – money is tight, you’d better believe it
OPINION: Cuts to Government agencies will become business as usual.

Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks
OPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.

Opinion: Social media scammers have me longing for the old days
OPINION: Bad buyers and sellers online are tricky and can fool the best of us.

What do new interest deductibility changes mean for the property market?
OPINION: The housing market has stabilised and investors are facing fewer headwinds.

Opinion: Housing crisis is a disaster so why is there little empathy for its victims?
Opinion: 'It’s absolutely disgusting that our country has such a severe housing problem.'

Opinion: Penalise teen criminals - but do it this way
Opinion: Do you remember your teenage years?

What the US presidential election could mean for the markets
OPINION: The US economy can perform well under governments of all shapes.

Sonya Bateson: The kind of 'free ride' we should give jobseekers
OPINION: The 'free ride' for beneficiaries is over, according to PM.

Opinion: Breaking down barriers in New Zealand
How do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in NZ?

Opinion: Prosecuting homeless beggars seems pointless
Opinion: "Being poor should not be a crime."

Sonya Bateson: Being a grandparent is a privilege, not a right
OPINION: A lot of conflict arises between modern parents and grandparents.

Sonya Bateson: I think schooling should be free. All of it
Opinion: We all want what’s best for our children, regardless of our financial position.

Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?

Opinion: Education standards will increase with great parenting
OPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.

Opinion: What to do when you see a shark
'Bronzies are one thing but great whites are quite a different kettle of fish'.

Opinion: What our recycling says about us
OPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.

Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.

Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.

Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.

It's okay to say 'no' this Christmas
OPINION: Putting on a happy face for family and friends can feel like a mammoth task.

Subscribers react to upward pressure on rents amid record migration
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Why New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go further
OPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.

Opinion: Stop treating renters like naughty children
Opinion: Being a renter is an expensive and stressful business.