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OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".
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Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans
Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.
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Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
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
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Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
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'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.
Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.
Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect
OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.
'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
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Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million
Wednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.
'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m
A business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".
Whakatāne hit and run: Police ask for help finding driver
Police are asking for witnesses of the incident on Matirerau St to come forward.
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'
Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
Why your house may lose its insurance.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight
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'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of Plenty
Principal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.
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.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash
Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Breath alcohol checkpoints: 153 impaired drivers caught in Bay
More than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.
PM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection loss
National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.
Latest: Missing man Shane Edwards potentially picked up as a hitchhiker
The person believes they may have picked Edwards up a few days after he went missing.
Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority
'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'
Homicide investigation launched in Whakatāne after assaulted man dies
Police are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation.
Claire Trevett: The PM's mistake in ignoring the Tauranga byelection
PM's decision to ignore the Tauranga byelection sends a terrible message ahead of 2023.
National 'back in business': National's Sam Uffindell Tauranga's next MP
The National candidate received more than double the next candidate's votes.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.