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Mouth-watering State of Origin match-ups

Sports reporter David Beck takes a look at some head-to-head State of Origin battles.

Grateful patient gives taonga to hospital

A singer and kapa haka performer creatively expressed his gratitude to hospital staff

'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list

Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.

'Turbulent' weather ahead for Bay of Plenty

The weather is about to become more traditionally autumnal

Super 8 Rugby: Meet RBHS and TBC First XV players

In part two of our Super 8 series we speak to the captains of our local first XVs.

'Insane' passenger and freight rail for Bay closer to reality

The future of rail in the Bay is a step closer to reality, but not everyone is convinced.

Flights land in Bay after crash landing at Hamilton Airport

Hamilton Airport is up and running again.

Elderly 'abandoned' by bus route changes

Bay of Plenty leaders have been reminded they need to consider the needs of elderly.

Opinion: Semi-automatic weapons not needed

People with unhindered access to guns kill people

Opinion: Religion is not a free pass to discriminate

Folau's sacking has brought Christian beliefs into the spotlight.

Appeals hearing into water take under way in Whakatāne

Appeals into the expansion of the Otakiri water-bottling plant are being heard this week.

Free vaccines in hope of kicking HPV-related cancers

Junior doctors and nurses hope to be the first generation that stops HPV cancers.

Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls

EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.

Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car

"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.

Diary of a daily long-distance commuter

Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.

Nominations about to close for school BoT elections

The new school boards will take office on June 14.