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Steamers semifinal: No ticket required

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.

A 'little hiccup' haunted councillor

Long-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.

Taupō police arrest fleeing driver 'without incident'

Police arrested the man, who was already wanted, about 4pm today.

AOS, Eagle called in to help Taupō police hunt fleeing driver

Armed officers are now concentrating on the Napier-Taupo Rd area.

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Am I losing my mind? Managing your memory in an age of rising dementia and forgetfulness

Are you losing your mind or ageing normally? How to tell the difference.

Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections

From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.

Local Focus: 'Something special is happening here'

He had a 4000-vote lead over Greg Brownless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south

The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland

Once in a blood moon: Cold Chisel heading for NZ

Waitangi eve the 'perfect day' for show, says Jimmy Barnes.

Man found dead on boat in Mount Maunganui identified

The man was 29 and from Pyes Pa

Which regions are still beating Auckland?

Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.

PM says Eugenie Sage's ministerial Land Information portfolio is safe

National says Sage should lose the Land Information portfolio, but PM says it is safe.

Women denied treatment for gynaecological conditions

Women with "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions are being turned away.

Local Focus: Could this be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?

Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch: Simon Bridges channels Elvis for supporters

National leader conjured whistles from crowd as he sang Elvis classic "Love Me Tender".