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Life after leukaemia: Boy no 'wimpy kid' after beating cancer

'You've beaten leukaemia, now what else can you do?'

Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest

People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.

Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car

"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.

Diary of a daily long-distance commuter

Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.

World-first study: Secrets to long, fulfilling life unlocked

The study of 937 elderly Māori and non-Māori started almost 10 years ago.

Murder never sleeps: Head of CIB on 42 years as a cop

Greg Turner oversees a team of police detectives in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Local Focus: Sparkie running for council

Matthew Gill hopes to become a Tauranga at-large councillor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mount Maunganui development wins national retail award

Mount Central in Mount Maunganui has won a silver award in the retail category

Digital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mind

How switching off for a month changed my life.

Kiwifruit from Bust to boom: Packhouses pump $225 million into infrastructure

Bay kiwifruit packhouses pump $225 million into infrastructure.

Bust to boom: Red kiwifruit could be a game-changer

High hopes have been pinned on Zespri's red kiwifruit which is in the trial stage.

Victim's sister testifies in murder trial

The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.

Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to Rangataua's speed

Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to the speed of the Rangataua team

Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules

Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.

Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery

Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.

Bust to boom: 'I know we saved lives'

Ian Greaves spent five years helping growers with their mental health and wellbeing.