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'We stand in solidarity': Moment of silence 60 years since plane tragedy

The cold, windy weather didn't stop hundreds of people from paying their respects.

Tai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finals

The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.

Joelle King equals Dame Susan Devoy's squash title record

The record set by squash great Dame Susan Devoy in 1992 has been equalled.

Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel

Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy

A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.

Opinion: Our kids should not be guinea pigs for vaping

Opinion: We don’t know the full impact of vaping’s health impacts yet.

Cheapest places to fill up before fuel prices rise

Fuel prices are set to increase by 29 cents per litre from July 1.

Vehicle spiked after dairy robbery

A group of people have entered the store and allegedly demanded items, police say.

Premium Debate: Banning disposable vapes 'a good start'

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

'It was all an accident': Dame Lynley Dodd on how Hairy Maclary was born

'I absolutely didn’t think I’d still be talking about Hairy 40 years later.'

Opinion: Deliberately misnaming, misgendering people is cruel and inhumane

OPINION: Identity change has always been a thing - even in the good old days.

The Premium Debate: Police should arrest gangsters, not escort them - subscribers

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on gang issues.

Gang brawl: Heavy police presence as gang members appear in court

Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.

Gangs: Vehicles impounded following tangi and anti social driving in Bay of Plenty

Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.

What Ian Foster is looking out for during Super Rugby Pacific final

The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.

The Premium Debate: Public's faith in police fading fast

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Why Muldoon had the right idea when it came to gangs

OPINION: But National's new policy sounds like Groundhog Day.

Opinion: Police allowing gang mayhem is a national disgrace

Opinion: The law-abiding citizens caught up in the disruption deserve better.