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Editorial: Future looks painfully unhealthy for Kiwis
Faced with the soaring cost of health insurance, many over-65s are being forced to gamble with their health, writes Dylan Thorne.
NZ flag is poles apart from reality
Old Bond movies on television are the extent many Kiwis will bond with the British Empire this weekend. We are grateful for the Monday off. But In Her Majesty's Service? Not us.
Domestic flights are a great leveller
Where are some of society's great melting pot locations, those places of equality? For my money, it's a New Zealand domestic plane flight - as Sir Bob Jones has discovered.
Marcel Currin: Just follow the golden melody
Hush please, for I am about to discuss classical music. I will compose this in four parts and remember to hold your applause until the end, writes Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Time to decide raft of issues
Next week will be a week of big decisions and the issues set out for Tauranga City councillors are a mixed bag, writes Amy Wiggins.
Marcel Currin: Beauty in the eye of the beard holder
A few weeks ago a study somewhere found faecal matter in facial hair. This much is true: some beards are grotty. But so are some people, says Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Embrace growth in Bay
The Western Bay is a great place to live and the growth will only make it better, writes Amy Wiggins.