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Woodland wonderland to shine at Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival

'A serious backdrop to my life': Heather Loughlin begins prepping 18 months out.

Comment: Healthcare staffing crisis putting lives on the line

Opinion: Frontline medical staff have already told the Government what's needed.

Sonya Bateson: Past remedies can be solutions to modern problems

OPINION: We don't have to reinvent the wheel, but we sure can give it a few tweaks.

'Big focus' on skills shortage: PM on addressing job vacancies in the Bay

The Government now needed to "attract people in" by showcasing NZ as a "wonderful place".

'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like

Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.

How to beat the humidity this summer

Temperatures are expected to be above average nationwide, with periodic humidity too.

Revealed: Which town broke its record for the warmest October night

More muggy nights are expected, and so is the rain.

$100k disability scholarship recipient encourages others to apply

The scholarship can help pay for associated fees, books, computers and living costs.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: When it comes to social services, it's results that count

OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.

What's happening at Whakaari/White Island? Plume of steam and ash spotted

The island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.

'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams

Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.

Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured

Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'

Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls

OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.

Samantha Motion: Protests trump apathy as climate disaster looms

Opinion: Perhaps 'extreme' protests are needed to snap us out of our cognitive dissonance.

Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place

OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.

Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?

Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?