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'How much more adaptable can we be?': Pandemic follows school leavers to university

"Our year group has been hit a lot and now it's just flowing into our next stage."

Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream

Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.

Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?

The hope of mass reunion is here at last.

How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red

How Rotorua offices are managing the red light.

Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death

She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'

Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.

Wrong side of the bed? Leopard seal takes a tumble at Tauranga marina

Sometimes getting out of bed is tough - just ask Taimana.

'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital

The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.

Black Clash buzz: Streakers, raving fans, a tumbling coach

The Hot Spring Spas Black Clash T20 match saw a "sensational" end to the "buzzing" night.

Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board

There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.

'Heinous, sick, twisted': Meth-fuelled family violence 'more blatant'

The number of callouts has increased over the past five years.

'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out

After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.

From the CEOs: What's in store for businesses in 2022

"We will see how personal matters impact work performance and vice versa" - Matt Cowley.

Farmers 'a bit desperate' as big dry hits, experts warn of more droughts

With no rain and warm weather farmers 'have their minds in dry mode'.