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Inside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spread

As Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.

Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed

Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.

Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'

Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.

Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times

OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.

Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community

Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.

'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments

"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."

Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges

Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.

Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi

Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.

Miss it or miss out, Katikati is full of surprises

Home to murals, avocados and Barry the statue, stopping in Katikati won't disappoint.

Weather warning: Severe gale and heavy rain expected as front move across the country

The weather watch warning extends to Monday morning.

Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%

The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.

PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k

Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.

'Record numbers': Bay residents smash daily vaccine record on Super Saturday

Several health providers offered incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated.

'Without it, I'd be dead': Man's life saved on the beach

Ross Parker had finished 'a tough old race' when his heart failed.

'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua

'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super Saturday

Instead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.

Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'

"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."