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Back to school: Relief teachers 'like unicorns'

Principals looking into an empty pool of spare teachers to cover those off sick.

Submission hearings begin on proposal to sell Rotorua reserves for housing

Two more hearing dates were added due to the large number of submitters wishing to speak.

'Very personal': Youngest councillor considered not standing due to abuse

"I would almost say the current political climate ... it almost feels more hostile."

Another rainmaker: Heavy deluge, damaging winds forecast for much of NZ

Expect clouds and sporadic showers today, but it's only going to get worse.

Sparks not seeking re-election: 'It's worthwhile to serve your community'

The Kawerau district councillor won't be standing for re-election.

Do 'stars' make good politicians?

Former All Black Keven Mealamu is set to run for Auckland Council in the Franklin ward.

Business digest: Ocean scientist awarded L'Oréal Fellowship

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz

Why some young Kiwis are buying a business first and home second

A young couple explains why they are prioritising business over property.

'A lot of hurt': Ian Foster's emotional All Blacks address

Foster has backed himself to turn things around as he named a new All Blacks squad.

Reserves for housing: Additional hearing dates added as submissions rise

Rotorua Lakes Council proposes to sell 10 reserve sites to make way for housing.

SH2 to close after container truck rolls down hill

Police said the road was expected to be closed in both directions for a couple of hours.

Live: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap up

There are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.

Annual plan adopted, rates to rise 7 per cent on average

The plan sets out the council's projects and services to be delivered in the next year

Man sentenced for school arson, assault and robbery

The man faced arson, burglary and robbery by assault charges.

The Prem Debate: Inquiries for new builds could lead to job losses

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the construction slowdown.

Dead expensive: As cemetery fees surge there's cheaper ways to rest in peace

OPINION: From DIY caskets to donating your body to science for a free cremation.