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COMMENT: Aucklanders need to spend their money in the regions - not just Auckland.
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A front moving over central North Island is bringing periods of heavy rain with it.
New kiwi chick raises eyebrows, needs a name
The 338 gram kiwi hatched on Monday, September 21.
Hundreds of teachers' jobs at risk as foreign students dwindle
Banning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.
The Kiwi company being backed by Bill Gates
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Partner of murdered man: A second killer is still out there
Family say the convicted murderer was too small to overpower his victim.
Kristin Macfarlane: There is nothing wrong with cameras in schools
COMMENT: There's nothing wrong with schools having cameras.
Rees slips to sixth in British Superstocks
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Man jailed for 'frenzied and savage' murder of friend
Hughie Ransfield has been sent to jail for murdering Maui Haukamau in Rotorua.
Climate change, housing on council agenda
The council will make two big decisions this week.
Goodbye to Memorial Drive and hello to a new plaza and carpark
Construction on the lakefront will continue until February next year.
Tour bus driver sentenced after crash kills 5 passengers
Harrowing details about the impacts of the crash on victims were revealed today.
Welcome to Whakatāne: All Blacks flocked by fans
With the first Bledisloe Cup match looming, the All Blacks trained in Whakatāne today.
Take a gander! Geese run amok at Rotorua Lakefront
A nearby business manager says no one is taking responsibility.
Woman runner followed by man: 'I'm just so angry he's taken my confidence'
A woman has spoken out about a man following her while running.
Manaakitanga! Donation brightens kids time in managed isolation
The trust has granted $5000 to Lakes District Health Board.
'We can have a great summer': Bay reacts to alert level 1
It means people can be social again which benefits mental health, event organisers say.
Farm bike crash survivor applauds National's pledge to bring back rescue helicopter
Why John Bellerby says National's rescue helicopter pledge has won his vote.
Comment: In matters of life or death, minutes matter
COMMENT: Return of Rotorua rescue helicopter a no-brainer.
'Stress, fear and uncertainty': How Covid-19 is affecting workplaces
Covid-19 has amplified stress in the workplace for some people.
David Beck: How I'm fighting anxiety one day at a time
Conquering mental health issues is a journey not a destination.
'Didn't think I was smart enough': Young mum named nurse of the year
It wasn't an easy path, but one that is worth it every day, she said.
Farah Palmer Cup: Ups and downs for Volcanix
Both Bay of Plenty teams are in fourth place after two rounds.
Kristin Macfarlane: Focus on mental health timely in 2020
COMMENT: Increasingly open conversations about wellbeing can only be a good thing.
National pledges to bring back Rotorua rescue helicopter
National says it will secure funding to bring back Rotorua's rescue helicopter.
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates defend party credibility on economy
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Western Heights High School to get upgrade of buildings
Community consultation will start soon, before improvements are made to three blocks.
Local Focus: Rotorua party credibility at stake
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Why Māori medium education is 'nothing short of extraordinary'
"We all have a responsibility to ... ensure our language continues, survives and thrives."
How marine science fufilled a yearning for 'Māoriness'
"The ocean helped me to find what I was looking for."
'Clean slate': New developer for delayed villas vows to start work in weeks
The long-awaited development could be done within six months.