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OpinionJuly 24

Philanthropist Marie Theomin dies

Dunedin has lost a well-known and highly respected citizen.
Philanthropist Marie Theomin dies
Philanthropist Marie Theomin dies
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OpinionJuly 24

Does the punishment fit the crime?

Appraise officials and judges by what they do rather than by what they say. Too often, we hear stern words about punishments, yet the penalties themselves are anything but.
Does the punishment fit the crime?
Does the punishment fit the crime?
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OpinionJuly 24

The Secret Diary of Stuart Nash

The Secret Diary of Stuart Nash
The Secret Diary of Stuart Nash
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OpinionJuly 24

Seeing the wool for the trees as Mark Patterson goes on a mission

You don’t always have to be grandstanding or shouting to get the attention of Parliament: sometimes you just have to be sitting there quietly minding your own business.
Mike Houlahan
Seeing the wool for the trees as Mark Patterson goes on a mission
Seeing the wool for the trees as Mark Patterson goes on a mission
OpinionJuly 24

Obituary: Sam, the humble star of Central Otago

IT seems a counterintuitive thing for a supremely talented leading man and gifted performer to say, but one of Sam Neill’s biggest fears was being caught out acting.
Obituary: Sam, the humble star of Central Otago
Obituary: Sam, the humble star of Central Otago
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OpinionJuly 24

Today in History, July 25, 2026

Today is Saturday, July 25, the 206th day of 2026.
Today in History, July 25, 2026
Today in History, July 25, 2026
OpinionJuly 23

A balanced path forward for Fiordland wapiti

THE decision to designate Fiordland wapiti as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) is an important milestone for hunter-led conservation.
A balanced path forward for Fiordland wapiti
A balanced path forward for Fiordland wapiti
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OpinionJuly 23

Māori ABs depart on tour

The New Zealand Maori Rugbysic team left for Sydney by the Marama this afternoon to connect with the Narkunda, by which vessel the tourists will travel to Marseilles.
Māori ABs depart on tour
Māori ABs depart on tour
OpinionJuly 23

Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services

THE government’s legislative overhaul of New Zealand’s health system, passed this month, makes ``timely access to quality healthcare’’ a core statutory purpose.
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
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