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New work explores our Kiwi culture

We also have very limited access to funds and need to ensure we are spending them wisely.

Opinion: Bad dog owners need to pay

If dogs pay for bad behaviour with their lives, then owners need to be punished too.

Teachers' days off on par with average worker

Do the maths, says former teacher, and add up the "holidays".

Bruce Bisset: Bridges shows his true colours

Cries of "what's in it for me" don't go down well with me, writes Bruce Bisset.

Wyn Drabble: Doctorate in tiny things

What is there to investigate about apostrophes that could take six years?

Megan Banks: I'm still in awe of Ali Mau

Thanks to everyone who raised funds and awareness for breast cancer.

England should learn from Black Caps' culture

England, South Africa captains Eoin Morgan and Faf du Plessis are sharing similar symptoms

Drowning is not a peaceful way to go

Kiwis over-estimate our ability and under-estimate the risk when it comes to water.

Bruce Bisset: Standing up to the challenge

We must think globally, act locally and stop saying 'it's not my fault'.

Opinion: Still plenty of fiscal wrongs to be righted

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

Wellington Phoenix scholarship offer noble but what's that about recruiting Europe talent?

The Hits: Any excuse for a long weekend

Do we need more public holidays in the winter months? Adam Green thinks so.

Opinion: PM needs to step into teachers' dispute

It's time for the PM to step into the teacher dispute.

Opinion: Politics ... sitcom, drama or reality show?

Politics can make for some colourful and entertaining telly shows, writes Roger Moroney.