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Large underslip on SH2 after heavy rain

It was found this morning, caused by heavy rain over the last 48 hours.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on iwi threat to blockade harbour

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Sonya Bateson: Denial is a powerful force

OPINION: It's not just a river in Egypt.

Plunket fundraiser's $500k goal: How you can help

The charity used a pen and paper filing system until 2016 so needs to upgrade technology.

Christopher Luxon speaks on Covid strategy and kiwifruit industry

Making work visas easier to get could help kiwifruit, hospitality and tourism industries.

'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence

Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.

'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children

But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.

Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland

Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.

Opinion: University not the only game in town

OPINION: Some advice for school students who are about to finish up

Links Ave football club calls for fine funds to be returned to the community

"The impact on us wasn't considered at all," a nearby club says.

Diagnosed with skin cancer 4 times: Damage was 'done in my youth'

The 49-year-old has had four skin cancers cut from her body.

Tauranga port's bid for $68.5m wharf extension put off to 2023

If approved the plan would take three years to complete and create hundreds of jobs.

Comment: Why I'm cancelling generational cancel culture

COMMENT: Listen up, Gen Z. I've got a message for you, you ungrateful little scamps.

A chef, refugee and a Muslim: Early look at Escape festival line-up

The full lineup will be announced on August 4.

Q + A: Meet relieving district commander Tim Anderson

We ask what the biggest problems are locally, advice for newbies and more.

What you need to know about this week

Here's what's on this week that you might not have known about.