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Simon Bridges on what's next: 'I've found my true happiness'

The ousted leader opens up about love, family, politics and how his enemies got too cruel.

Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities

Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.

'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crash

Dallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.

11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River

Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare

Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.

'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey

'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'

Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport

Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.

Solo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housing

Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.

Editorial: Unvaccinated port workers inconceivable

EDITORIAL: We have health & safety conditions to protect workers in hazardous situations.

Only half of contracted port workers vaccinated - Hipkins

"It is the contracted workers ... proving the most challenging and difficult to budge."

Tauranga port's exposure to Covid ship erodes faith in system - port chair

NZ's busiest port needs to be able to rely on Govt border security advice, says chairman.

Covid-19: All port workers test negative as Rio de la Plata leaves

The container ship, which left the area overnight, has infected crew on board.

Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection

The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.

Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'

Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.

Tauranga port boss questions quality of Covid ship risk scrutiny

Tauranga port looks forward to an investigation of govt agencies' assessment.