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Local Focus: New 'rainbow hub' opens in Tauranga

Gender Dynamix and Rainbow Youth move in together. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms

Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.

'Groundbreaking' migrant pōwhiri in Tauranga may become permanent

Hundreds attended what is believed to be the first migrant pōwhiri.

'We pulled it off': Photographer reflects on Rainbow Warrior bombing investigation

Alan Arnold joined the police in 1956 as a trainee cadet.

'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout

'There is no indication when those wheels are going to get back in motion.'

'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger

A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

Father jailed for 'severe beating' and murder of 5yo son

William Sio, who beat his son to death, said he was 'not the parent of the year'.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.

Call for a fresh election after suggestion commissioners appointment 'unlawful'

'Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.

Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers

Accessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fatal crushing: Inquest spotlight on faulty safety sensors

'We were all affected by what happened.'

'Severely traumatised': Meth use at home having 'devastating' impact on kids - foster carers

Half of all reports to Oranga Tamariki are related to meth.

'Tell them to bring their guns': Details of fatal police shooting revealed

A coroner's inquest is under way after a man was shot and killed by police in 2016.

Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ

Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.

Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?

'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'

Tania's story: My best friend was not too young for bowel cancer

Tania Hilliam had stage 4 bowel cancer and a grim future. Now look at her.

Fatal crushing: Former driver confirms 'faults' with truck prior to 'terrible event'

Truck driver testifies in day five of a coronial inquest into the tragedy.

Bank freezes pensioner's $150k life savings: Daughter treated for stress

'Why does my mum have to justify her spending?'