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Heavy rain in Bay of Plenty prompts water contamination warning

The warning has been issued following heavy rainfall

Mistaken identity murder: Man charged over 'execution' of innocent man four years ago

Nearly four years after shocking death, a man will appear in court charged with murder.

Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021

OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.

'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'

'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'

'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones

Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.

'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'

'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."

Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB

The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.

Dawn Picken: This is weird - leaving NZ in the Covid age

I flip out before any trip, but pandemic travel has multiplied my freak factor.

Dawn Picken: Keep your friends close and conspiracy theory fans closer

OPINION: Talking to science deniers requires technique and patience.

Man loses both parents and brother to cancer

Andy Kirk is running the Auckland Marathon to raise money for the Gut Cancer Foundation.

The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss

Exclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.

'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty

Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.

Four cases in BOP, none in Lakes, supermarket among new locations of interest

Today's new cases.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Tenants' behaviour needs a code of conduct

Intensification in our towns and cities will change our residential settings.

'Really good news': Number of Bay students leaving school early drops

In 2020 86 students in the Bay of Plenty were granted an Early Leaving Exemption.

'Dignity': Bridges praised for supporting new leader Luxon

National identities in Bay react to Simon Bridges' withdrawal from the leadership race.