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Northern Spirit outshine Central Hinds at Bay Oval

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Samoa measles tragedy sparks concerns in Bay

More than 60 people have died in Samoa due to the measles outbreak.

Death with dignity: How a Rotorua club is helping Samoa during the measles outbreak

Reports of children being buried in sheets prompted effort.

Two toddlers battle same disease. Only one is improving

Matilda Donald lives in Sydney, Australia. Tama Hubbard lives in rural Taupō, New Zealand.

Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia

The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.

Jenna Brangwynne: Record breaker

Rower Jenna Brangwynne has shown she has a real engine.

'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned

A proposed new school in Pāpāmoa needs the Education Minister's approval.

'Gunman for hire' sentenced to nine years' jail

Warren Uata Kiwi, 58, was found guilty of a 2002 attempted murder by a jury in September.

Rugby Awards: Who made the cut?

New Zealand Rugby has announced the nominations for this year's annual awards ceremony.

Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits

Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.

'Disgusting': Iwi leader lashes cruise ship 'pōwhiri'

Stunt involved non-Maori in crude skirts and 'scribbles' on faces.

Person killed in head-on crash

Diversions are in place.

Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert

"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.

Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win

And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.

Racing our way to Boxing Day

Action will ramp up in Taupo, Manfeild and Whanganui.

Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour

And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.