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BooksOctober 2, 2015

Books: The Friday Poem – ‘Everyday Confession’ by Brian Turner

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Everyday Confession

After ages online

and hours in front of TV

he got up

because he supposed

he ‘had to do something’.

Brian Turner

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BooksOctober 1, 2015

Books: The Sayings of Diane – On Employee Relations

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An occasional series in which we feature an insight or proverb from In the Arena (Penguin Random House, $40), the new book by entrepreneur Diane Foreman and her ghost writer Jenni McManus.

In the Arena, by Diane Foreman with Jenni McManus is published by Penguin Random House, RRP $40

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Image: Supplied, additional design: The Spinoff.

Rotokākahi protectors vow fight isn’t over as court greenlights controversial pipeline

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Wellington’s transport service is set to overhaul its staff training following complaints from the disabled community.

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