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Rob Rattenbury: Challenges ahead for police commissioner

OPINION: Why is caring about minorities, equality and representation worthy of ridicule?

Teen wins Banana Boat Ocean Swim national titles

A Bay teen has won national schools titles during the Banana Boat NZ Ocean Swim Series.

Rotorua Lotto player $17K richer

A Rotorua Lotto punter is $17,460 richer, winning a share of a second division ticket.

Confidential council forums under the spotlight

When is a meeting not a meeting?

Opinion: Is there a power imbalance between Government and individual citizens?

OPINION: We must balance our over-familiarity with a healthy emotional distance.

Jo Raphael: Curb first-home expectations

OPINION: Look at houses below the median house price for bargains.

Oh buoy! Burling's boating club overjoyed at America's Cup win

Club members are always hopeful about the results.

'Mature presence': Pāpāmoa woman oldest police recruit in 40 years

Lynda Perry says becoming a police officer was 'all I've ever wanted to do'.

Ex-All Black Liam Messam gloves up for nephew

Liam Messam dons his boxing gloves to support nephew's health battle.

'Out of order': Councillor walks out after tense exchange

Councillors faced off after a 'private' discussion was raised in a public meeting.

Western Bay moves to restricted fire season

The restrictions were put in place this morning.

Dawn Picken: It's not cancel culture, it's progress

OPINION: It's only cancel culture when you don't like the change, Dawn Picken writes.

Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction

Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.

Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay

The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.

Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region

Haley Thomas can't wait to turn 30. She didn't think she'd live that long.

Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk

OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.

Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions

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Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down

OPINION: Are we really the best country in the world to be a child?