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Luke Kirkness: The truth about the Katikati case and Devonport man
Opinion: We are incredibly lucky the Katikati non-case was a team player.

The Premium Debate: Is NZ is paying for Auckland's 'loose' border?
Premium subscribers have their say.

Rob Rattenbury: Musings about change over a pub meal and a beer
OPINION: Dreams, plans, businesses, careers and job hopes have been shattered for many.

No excuses not to read
Opinion: Reading books doesn't need to be a chore or time-consuming.

Dawn Picken: The uphill slog of convincing young people to get vaccinated for Covid-19
OPINION: No jab, no fun? Parents of teenagers are navigating vaccine hesitancy.

Samantha Motion: Delta is at the gates, time to suit up
OPINION: Unvaccinated people have decisions to make as Covid spreads further.

The Premium Debate: Tourism boss' apology and the Covid-19 Delta outbreak
OPINION: Our Premium subscribers have their say.

Mark Lister: Why investors are smiling all the way to the bank
OPINION: With the September quarter wrapped up things are looking good for investors.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Bond movie excitement and Trunk or Treat Halloween
Paul Hickey discusses new James Bond movie excitement and Halloween fun for families.

Luke Kirkness: Covid-19 daily update must change
Opinion: The format of the Covid-19 daily update has run its course and needs updating

Samantha Motion: The new age of state housing can't come soon enough
COMMENT: It will be messy and disruptive and challenging for some but we need it.

Jo Raphael: The race for 90% vaccination is on and we're falling behind
OPINION: The goal is to get every region to 90 per cent vaccinated.

Comment: Zeeland is 17,000km away, Aotearoa is right here
Comment: We are more connected to Aotearoa, a name used by Māori before Europeans arrived.

Christopher Luxon: Local control in troubled waters
OPINION: The tide is going out on community decision-making

Jo Raphael: Wastewater result shows why level 2 rules are needed
OPINION: A positive Covid test in wastewater will have people on edge.

Letters: Enforcement of masks on buses needed in Rotorua
Rotorua Daily Post readers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Water reform presents opportunity for National
OPINION: Water reforms are a biggie and will only get bigger.

Luke Kirkness: Govt needs to make housing issues its new priority
Opinion: Another problem shielded by the pandemic needs our urgent attention.

The Premium Debate: Is it time to start taxing inheritances?
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Drawing back the curtain on our mental health
OPINION: Gone are the days when you were told to "buck up".

David Beck: Car thieves leave chaos in their wake
OPINION: Even if it was insured, having your car stolen is a long and painful experience.

Rob Rattenbury: What is happening with National?
OPINION: Poll results for National Party a 'serious concern' as next election approaches.

Maryana Garcia: Quality time away from the screen
Every year since I was 18 I've taken five days away from the internet. Here's why

Samantha Motion: Three waters reform heading up a creek
OPINION: The public engagement to date does not bode well for local input.

David Beck: Dear parents, please blow my inheritance
OPINION: My parents worked hard for everything they have. I don't want any of it.

Dawn Picken: Running legend backs vaccinations
Opinion: Running legend Anne Audain urges Kiwis to get vaccinated against Covid-19.