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Letters to the Editor: Mining, challenging opinions, quake science

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Letters to the Editor: Mining, challenging opinions, quake science

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including mining, challenging opinions and studying the Akatore Fault.

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No failure, the fees-free scheme achieved many good things

University, becoming a full fee destination. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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No failure, the fees-free scheme achieved many good things

The National-led coalition government has confirmed it will scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.

As new wars proliferate, relevant to remember those who refuse to fight

The Archibald Baxter National Memorial. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

As new wars proliferate, relevant to remember those who refuse to fight

A message from Kevin Clements on International Conscientious Objectors Day.

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While one war is paused, another one is rumbling along

A collapsed building following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik....

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While one war is paused, another one is rumbling along

There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused.

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Big lifting job on waterfront

A 17-ton railway sleeping carriage is lifted on board the Waihemo after being on display at the...

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Big lifting job on waterfront

A railway sleeping car was safely shipped on board the Waihemo yesterday morning.

Digging in the dirt and sailing on the seas provide lessons in faith

Knowing nothing about sailing ships is no barrier to learning from them. PHOTO: REUTERS

Digging in the dirt and sailing on the seas provide lessons in faith

Katie Marcar considers lessons on faith from Master and Commander.

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Letters to Editor: Uni fees, councils and a visit from Trump

Students at the University of Otago campus. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Letters to Editor: Uni fees, councils and a visit from Trump

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including scrapping of fees free, reorganising councils and the day Trump came to town.

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Paediatric care delays concerning

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Paediatric care delays concerning

A parent knows there is something wrong with their child.

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo

The need for one Otago council

Otago: where should it begin and end? PHOTO: NASA

The need for one Otago council

Lessons from Australia enforce the need for one council for Otago, Leanne Mash writes.

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Eat or be eaten: why grisly croc headline lures

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Eat or be eaten: why grisly croc headline lures

‘‘Missing hotelier found inside huge crocodile airlifted from river,’’ is an irresistible headline for everyone except the hotelier, his friends and family, and the croc.

Investors not demons, but vital for housing

Investors not demons, but vital for housing

The Australian Federal Budget delivered on Tuesday has caused a huge amount of concern for renters who will face much higher rents in the future as a result of the government changes.

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