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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive

Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.

‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC cover

The volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.

How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen

Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives

The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

On The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farm

Saint Kentigern students will grow food and study ecosystems on the land.

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report

Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.

Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits

Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again

Paid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship ended

The man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.

Libelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claims

Far North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.

Mayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favour

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale opposed the sale but still supported fighting the review.

'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding

Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.

Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offending

Ten people were charged with drug dealing offences or obstruction and possession.

Far North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weapons

Two people were taken into custody after the altercation in Taipa.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway

Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton

'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings

Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.

On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter

Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.