We say: Prisoner's distressing messages should not be crawling out from behind bars.

We say: Democratic process would be even better served by a third player from the right.

We say: Far too many of our young charges are left poor, hungry and in need of transport.

We say: Hard to overstate how good this is for rugby - teams don't need to slow game down.

We say: Gil Hong and Tina Hyon should be put on a pedestal, rather than castigated.

EDITORIAL: It's unpalatable for abortion to remain in the Crimes Act - time for change.

EDITORIAL: Barging these bangers out of the bay as soon as possible is a good start.

We say: Monetary policy has lost its power. Record low rates leave economy vulnerable.

We say: The weather outside may be frightful but this time of year can be so delightful.

Editorial: We pride ourselves as a sporting nation but fall far too short in respect.

EDITORIAL: It's instinctive to parent protectively but there are rewards in being daring.

Protests in Hong Kong and Auckland show China's creeping censorship should be rebuffed.

We say: Tiny studios will be ultimately be measured by those who choose to live in them.

We say: The number of super-rich earners in NZ has soared. Do they pay fair share of tax?

We say: He is operating according to his own reality, as though he holds all the cards.

We say: There is no denying health disparities exist in this country.

We say: There are, of course, better uses for the money we spend on regal visitors.

We say: Silver Ferns have won gold for this country, now they deserve some of their own.

We say: Belief and leadership guided the Silver Ferns to World Cup glory.

We say: Trump's attack on four congresswomen suggests an ugly, race-baiting election.

We say: Competition is the best way to ensure consumers are getting a good deal.

We say: Clergy are courageous to cross the line as celebrants for same-sex marriages.

We say: Appalling mess of maternity care must be addressed urgently and never recur.

We say: Troubling thoughts from a failed prosecution after a crash killed two young men.

We say: Cultivating medicinal cannabis could be a good option for illicit croppers.

We say: Inflation remains historically low, numbers may be strongest seen for a while.

We say: NZ needed consoling after the agonisingly close Cricket World Cup final yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Two resignations dominated the political week and their impact rumbles on.

We say: Safeguards necessary for those stung by substandard or incomplete building work.