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EditorialAugust 21

Omitting the emitters from scrutiny

One of the critical cornerstones of democracy is the principle of comity; that the courts do not interfere with Parliament’s work, and vice versa.
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Omitting the emitters from scrutiny
Omitting the emitters from scrutiny
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EditorialAugust 20

A taxing time ahead on election trail

Many people find election year a taxing time; all those politicians clamouring for votes and promising the sun, the moon and stars in exchange.
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A taxing time ahead on election trail
A taxing time ahead on election trail
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EditorialAugust 19

Much needs addressing at Otago’s prison

While many aspects of the Otago Corrections Facility’s operation are praised in the report from the Office of the Inspectorate released this week, there is much which needs addressing.
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Much needs addressing at Otago’s prison
Much needs addressing at Otago’s prison
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EditorialAugust 18

Well past time for action

No one, least of all the government which commissioned it, should have been surprised by the findings of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care report, released on Monday.
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Well past time for action
Well past time for action
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EditorialAugust 17

The goose that lays the golden eggs

The South Island rocks. We know that. It would take some convincing to make many of us shift to that other island on the far side of Cook Strait.
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The goose that lays the golden eggs
The goose that lays the golden eggs
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EditorialAugust 16

Drug dealing

It is not surprising that those wanting a stop to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines are fed up.
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Drug dealing
Drug dealing
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EditorialAugust 14

Editorial: Will the real whodunnit stand up?

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Editorial: Will the real whodunnit stand up?
Editorial: Will the real whodunnit stand up?
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EditorialAugust 13

Local government mess

The deadline for local government amalgamation proposals under the Head Start programme has passed but ratepayers around the country are likely wondering what will happen next.
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Local government mess
Local government mess
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EditorialAugust 12

Getting back to work with National

"We’re going back to work,’’ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the country yesterday, and not before time.
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Getting back to work with National
Getting back to work with National