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Kids dragged through the mud - and happy about it

Muddy, messy and lots of smiles.

Drama students picked among best in NZ in Shakespeare comp

Students were had to submit their performance entries by video due to Covid-19 measures.

Woman appears in court for sneaking on to isolation hotel

A woman has appeared in the court after sneaking on to the Sudima Hotel premises.

Local Focus: Waiariki's biggest election issue is Covid recovery

Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There's more than a seat at stake in the Māori Party's bid to win back Waiariki

'The party vote is not going to return the Māori Party to Parliament.'

Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business

The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey

"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.

Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison

Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Big wins for Bay Lotto players

The tickets were bought online.

Samantha Motion: There must be a better way to sort out council bickering

COMMENT: Elected officials should think carefully before wielding the complaint stick.

Canal tragedy: Downer confirms body retrieved was employee

Police confirm one killed after a vehicle plunged into water.

Smokefreerockquest winners announced

Winners go into the national selection pool for the event's live national final.

Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke

No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.

Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout

One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout

One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m

Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.