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The Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on Labour’s woes

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

NZ's first Woolworths (2.0): Supermarket reopening 'a special moment'

The store is the first of the country's 194 supermarkets to make the change to Woolworths.

Dairy's 'perfect storm': Farmers steeling for downturn say pain will be widespread

'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'

'Almost paralysing': She thought she had dementia at 36. But it was something else

'I would just freeze and have no idea what we were just talking about.'

‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's table

The vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.

Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer

People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.

Sold Out take top spot at Bandquest competition

Young musicians in the Bay of Plenty have taken the spotlight this week.

Bye-bye Countdown: NZ's first rebranded Woolworths supermarket opens today

The store in Tauranga has had a $5 million renovation over the past five months.

The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time

The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.

Man caught by police in Te Puke allegedly found with gun, cash and meth

More to come.

Watch: Hip-hop crew Outkasts win bronze at world champs

'Hard work truly does pay off,' says Space Studios director Cameron Smith.

‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, award

University of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.

'Destroyed': Fears Plan Change 33 could harm Mount's 'iconic character'

'Mount Maunganui is considered the jewel in Tauranga’s crown.'

'Happiest she's ever been': Train tragedy victim's whānau visit her school

'It will live in my heart for the rest of my life - I will never forget that tribute.'

'Shocked': Grandfather's new iPad stolen from car he was sitting in

Man's granddaughter says he had been putting money aside for the new tablet.

Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphones

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Anchored freight ship MV Achilles Bulker back in port

The ship lost its rudder more than two weeks ago.

‘Hostility on the sideline’: Netball spectators warned over aggressive behaviour

A mum who saw an adult belittling a 12yo umpire says bad conduct can make kids quit sport.