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Kelly Makiha: Housing accord missing vital details

OPINION: There are positive signs but when exactly will emergency housing woes end?

'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum

OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.

Blood service seeking 120 more donors: 'It’s such an important cause'

The New Zealand Blood Service is forecasting a busier summer this year than last.

Machete attack: Man’s hand severed in petrol station brawl over chainsaw

Man in 'vigilante' attack at a Gull petrol station will spend eight years in jail.

New Zealander of the Year semifinalists announced

Black Ferns star is on the list of semifinalists for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.

Sonya Bateson: Fines should be based on a person’s income

OPINION: Fines are not fine when they target low-income people.

'We’re always worried about an outbreak': Meningococcal cases on the rise

Pete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.

Caddie great Steve Williams chooses Rotorua for 'last hurrah' in speedway

Starship Foundation and Ronald McDonald House will benefit from the fundraiser.

Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves

OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'The team feel valued’: Why Mitre 10's paying for period products for staff

'The team feel valued and no longer need to stress about having their period at work.'

Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April

Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.

Councils get share of $350m transport package

Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.

Ngahi Bidois: Christmas is a time for self-reflection and rejuvenation

OPINION: At Christmas, we should spend time with ourselves.

Bay of Plenty dairy owners share fears as nationwide vigil for slain Auckland worker takes place

Dairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm to protest.

Felix Desmarais: This is the right way to arrange a toilet paper roll

"We’ve never been more divided - so it’s time we all get on board, on the right track."