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Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook

OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.

Health expert's concerns after positive case travelled through Rotorua

An unvaccinated person was at Rotorua Airport twice before flying to Blenheim last week.

The Premium Debate: Man in Mount cave gets a home

OPINION: Our Premium subscribers have their say.

DHB ready to step up testing following positive case

Interviews are also being undertaken to determine any locations of interest.

Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed

Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.

Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'

Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.

Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album

Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.

New and cancelled routes: Refreshed Tauranga bus network launching next month

New and improved bus routes and timetables will be launched on November 15.

Bay regional councillors spent $134k in last financial year

The costs of individual councillors ranged from over $15k to under $1000.

Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi

Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.

Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023

The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.

Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers

OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers

Letters: Growth doesn't pay for growth, ratepayers do

Our readers have their say.

Life getting 'harder and harder': Rising inflation hits families

Statistics NZ said annual inflation had reached the highest rate in more than 10 years.

Man who lived in cave among million-dollar houses has a new home

But he says a family should have been priority for the house.