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Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash

The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.

'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll

Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.

'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police

'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.

Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan

Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.

'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer

Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.

'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told

Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.

Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality

A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".

'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action

The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.

'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m

What does she plan to do with all that money?

'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'

OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".

Meet the hidden workers who keep Tauranga's exports trucking along

The "dangerous business" you've never heard of that keeps Tauranga's exports running

Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?

The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?

Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.

Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week

Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.

Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance

The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.