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Jessie Gurunathan: men v women v trans - it’s not all black and white

How is Davidson’s remark about cis white men any different to Luxon's on crime?

'Something that’s beyond music': Tauranga's Jazz Festival celebrates 60 years

The 10-day jazz festival is believed to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.

How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’

Pagani arrived in NZ not speaking a word of English but his skills spoke volumes.

Jo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramount

OPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.

'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today

About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.

Mark Lister: Tips for nervous newer investors

'Keep your eye on the long game'.

The cash boosts Kiwis will get from today

The Government's $2 billion cost-of-living policy comes into effect today.

Brutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a home

What it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'

Come work for us: The perks some councils are offering to lure staff

Councils are up against 'global companies paying foreign dollars' for high-skilled staff.

'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving

'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'

'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Spark customers unable to make calls

The issue seems to be affecting Spark customers nationwide.

'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10k

TCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.

Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences

The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.

Eggs and easels for Easter in Te Puke

Nine eggs are being decorated by artists and groups to make up the trail.

Views sought on slated 7.41 per cent rates rise

Council wants to dip into the general rate reserve to keep the rates rise down.