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Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.

Award-winning Kaimai beekeepers compete in global contest

Kaimai Range Honey business owners are set to take on the world in a global competition.

'Life-changing': How music and a dog are helping those on the autism spectrum

Two Pāpāmoa mothers share what life is like for their children being 'non-verbal'.

Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance

The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.

Seven injured in four-vehicle crash on SH2

The crash at Te Puna was reported just before 3pm.

A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.

'Happy Matariki': Family travels from Auckland for Mauao star compass unveiling

A new Atea-ā-Rangi (star compass) was unveiled, marking the Māori New Year.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

Police, iwi join forces to help offenders 'find their way back home'

A new initiative helps offenders address problems they're facing without jail time.

'Violent vomiting': 'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading in Bay of Plenty

One doctor says the illness is "short and sharp" and normally gone within 36 hours.

Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order

OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.

PM acknowledges 'serious concerns' raised about Tauranga's Bethlehem College

"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."

Need for Tauranga drug rehab centre 'stronger than ever'

Tauranga drug users are "chewing through a kilo of meth a week".

'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs

'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'

Arson, graffiti and self-harm: Rise in hate hitting LGBT community

A string of events shows work still needs to be done.