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Woodman’s welcome comeback

Portia Woodman's sensational Black Ferns sevens comeback against 2016 Rio Olympic champions Australia highlighted a great weekend for New Zealand rugby. The 29-year-old scored three...

A budget for benefits not jobs

The centrepiece of last week’s budget was a massive $3.3 billion boost to welfare benefits. In line with the Welfare Expert Advisory Group recommendations, main...

Flattering to deceive

A 5-0 whitewash to New Zealand teams in the opening round of Transtasman Super Rugby failed to do justice to narrow losses suffered by...

Government accepts need to tackle gang violence

Last week the Government announced they would introduce Firearm Prohibition Orders as a tool for police to get guns out of the hands of...

Robertson coach supreme

Having coached the Crusaders to their fifth straight Super Rugby crown, following three wins with Canterbury's NPC team, Scott Robertson deserves the top job...

Lest we forget

Anzac Day It was heartening to see a big turnout at both our Howick Dawn and Civic Commemoration ceremonies on Anzac Day. We did not let...

Beauden opens fullback door for bro Jordie

Beauden Barrett's decision to chase the All Black No 10 jersey opens the door for brother Jordie, Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan to challenge...

Howick Police Station integral to our community safety

Many of you will now be aware of the proposed closure of the Howick Police Station following Auckland Council's decision to sell the land...

Sport a road to peace

"Make love - not war ," was the chant of the long-haired hippies and others opposed to America, Australia and New Zealand's involvement in...

NZ second last in OECD for vaccinations

We should all be deeply concerned about the speed and efficiency of New Zealand's vaccine roll-out relative to other countries. New Zealand is second last...
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