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Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'

Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.

'In good hands': 102yo jazz musician relives performing with Nat King Cole

'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

Serious injuries after car driven wrong way on highway

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

Teens rescue drowning tourist during school camp

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

Opinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable ones

OPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.

Premium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debate

OPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.

Come work for us: The perks some councils are offering to lure staff

Councils are up against 'global companies paying foreign dollars' for high-skilled staff.

'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Jan Tinetti injured in media scrum at Parliament

The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.

Rescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slip

Aerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Teachers strike: All you need to know as secondary and area schools close

This latest strike is the second in as many weeks, with rolling strikes planned from May.

Opinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debate

Opinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.

Lake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undetermined

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Traffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council says

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.