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Opinion: Religion is not a free pass to discriminate

Folau's sacking has brought Christian beliefs into the spotlight.

Appeals hearing into water take under way in Whakatāne

Appeals into the expansion of the Otakiri water-bottling plant are being heard this week.

Free vaccines in hope of kicking HPV-related cancers

Junior doctors and nurses hope to be the first generation that stops HPV cancers.

Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls

EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.

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.

Nominations about to close for school BoT elections

The new school boards will take office on June 14.

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

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

Road still closed but power back on after wild weather

Severe weather was blamed for road closures, fallen trees and power cuts.

Whakarewarewa dominant against Rangiuru

Whakarewarewa are producing some big wins at the pointy end of round one.

Hundreds still without power after strong winds

Power remains out for hundreds of people after severe winds overnight.

Women's Rugby: Whakarewarewa try fest

Local rivals Whakarewarewa and Rotoiti went head-to-head on Mothers' Day.

Rotorua Boys' take on Wesley College

Rotorua Boys' High School took on familiar foes Wesley College on Saturday.

Tauranga advance in cup competition

Tauranga City have won their first-round Chatham Cup match.

Whakarewarewa run rings around Rangiuru

Whakarewarewa beat Rangiuru 57-19 at home today.

Mother's day tribute to trailblazer in Māori filmmaking

The story follows the life of the first Māori woman filmmaker Merata Mita