Dawn Picken: New tactics to survive silly season
I'm wrestling holidays into a truce with the finesse of a pig on roller skates.
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Rachel Stewart: Media gorging on racist, sexist views
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Maori ward and Black Friday
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Letters: Women's wards next for council?
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Dawn Picken: Blood, sweat and turkey
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Opinion: Easter trading a boon - for some
Opening on Easter Sunday will be great for many retailers - but what about the workers?
Racism exists over the ditch
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Letters to the editor: Parking a frustration
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Fonterra's spin makes me want to throw up
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Summer jobs can also educate
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Your view: Letters to the editor
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Wonders of wild to be enjoyed not feared
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Tommy Wilson: Portrayal of Polynesians does no favours
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Kiwis fans cut ties and pledge allegiance to opposition
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Let's talk about sex
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