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New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit

OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.

Crews dampening hot spots after large building fire

Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.

‘Is this a story you made up?’: Teacher denies pushing child off hoverboard

Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.

Cop who tasered unarmed man three times in cells no longer with NZ Police

'He shoots me three times', says the complainant.

From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime

Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.

'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5

'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'

Coromandel bridge construction to get under way in next fortnight

The design was for a 110-metre, three-span composite bridge.

Injuries after school bus and fuel tanker crash

Forty-one students were on the bus at the time of the crash.

Investigator acknowledges family, colleagues in King's Birthday Honour

'I think history will show that we have done a pretty damn good job.'

'Pinnacle': Highland dancer awarded for half-century of service

'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'

'Totally humbled': Tetraplegic recognised for services to disabled people

Bryce Dinneen has been named in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

'We weren’t even at the damn door': Moana Maniapoto on breaking through barriers

“We weren’t even at the damn door … we’re not even in the room.”

'We gotta get outta here’: Man's frantic escape from rising floodwaters

Brian Thorne had just minutes to get to safety when his pensioner unit flooded on Monday.

'The bed floated': 73yo pensioner scales brick wall to escape devastating floodwaters

'I’ve lost absolutely everything ... Years of memories and things have gone.'

'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain

'My brain does not fit the signs, I’ve always known this'

'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime

Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.

Local Focus: City's first Latin Expo helps migrants 'break down the barriers'

'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'