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Dream your big dreams is the kaupapa

"We want them to take up the challenge to dream and reach their own potentials."

Dj aims for great mix of music, graffiti, culture

Jay Kohunui has 25 years in the music industry.

Carved house Tiki a legacy from no-nonsense ruruhi

Tiki was one of four prominent carved gateways that once protected Ohinemutu.

SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō

Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.

The Prem Debate: Money wasted on useless PR

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say

Comment: Free speech won public acceptance for gays and lesbians

OPINION: We must tolerate the ideas of others, even if we think they're bad or hurtful

$8.1m funding boost for Crankworx a 'game-changer'

The six-year funding includes $5.1m for Crankworx Rotorua and $3m for a summer series.

'Hate speech': Couple fear for safety after homophobic abuse

'It was disgusting and really offensive'.

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.

Rainbow Springs: Wildlife to be rehomed by October

The permanent closure of the iconic tourist attraction will go ahead later this year.

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

Things on this week that you might have missed.

'So exciting': Amazing journey getting real now for dance couple

Paige Poihipi-Fladkjar and Alex Evans on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results

"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."

'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison

'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'