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Dead youth was looking forward to being a father
A youth killed in a landslide near Whakatane on Saturday was looking forward to becoming father in September.
Where are the jobs? Youth unemployment crisis in the north
Just over a fifth of all working-age Northlanders were on welfare benefits at the end of March.
Chasing pet blamed for boy's tank death
A little boy in a small East Coast town may have been chasing his puppy when he fell into a water tank and drowned.
New protection laws set for oil exploration area
New environmental protection laws for New Zealand's exclusive economic zone will come into effect next year.
Life is a beach on East Cape
Vicky Jayne finds plenty to see on Route 35 - and all at an enjoyable pace.
Michele Hewitson Interview: Deborah Robinson
Coach Graham Henry doesn't like seeing the All Blacks doctor's number come up on his phone.
Investigations launched after emergency landings
Investigations are under way after two Air NZ flights were forced to make emergency landings yesterday.
For the love of books - some of our top shops
Buying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.
Police urge drivers to be patient on the trip home
The Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.
Flood warnings for North Island
Travellers could get caught as heavy downfalls settle over the North Island for the next 24 hours.
Oil protester charged by police
The skipper of a protest boat who was arrested yesterday plans to fight claims he acted dangerously.
Police, Greenpeace clash over protest yacht's course
More in the war of words between Greenpeace and police over a protest yacht's course yesterday near the the Petrobras oil survey ship.
Your Business: Sheer tenacity keeps family-run hosier NZ made
Columbine was set up 60 years ago by the three Thorpe bothers, Alan, George and Jack.