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Due to appear in court during lockdown? What you need to know

Here's what to do if you're due to appear in court this week.

Jo Raphael: There's no way to call 'cut' on Afghani heartbreak

OPINION: The Taliban regime has a cruel history of torture against their people.

Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions

Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.

MIQ expansion: Rotorua leader tells Govt to 'bugger off'

The mayor has also expressed her opposition to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend

'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'

'Be upfront about it': Tauranga council to share Three Waters concerns

Pop-up community meetings are also planned to keep the community updated on Three Waters.

'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare

Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.

Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes

Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.

Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection

The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.

Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'

Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.

Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change

OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.

Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?

"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.

'The best dad': Tributes flow for family man, Steamers veteran

Mark Weedon, 53, died on the field supporting his son and serving a community he loved.

Where should you be buying petrol in Rotorua?

Petrol prices have been steadily rising throughout New Zealand.

Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today

More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.