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'Incredible story of survival': Swimmer's brush with death, out-of-body experience

The 21-year-old was swimming alone at Omanu Beach when he had a seizure and passed out.

On a knife-edge: Rainbow Springs may close for good

"As a child I remember visiting Rainbow Springs. It must remain open," says local MP.

'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling

Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid

Woman sentenced after driving dangerously, killing boyfriend

Simon Littlefair was thrown from a moving vehicle, landing on his head.

Big Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestone

Yesterday there was a record number of casess.

Local Focus: It's like MMA with swords

The Tauranga Titans are exponents of medieval armoured combat.

'Horrendous act': Gang members jailed for violent attack on visitors

Two gang members bashed the men who spoke in their Chinese language.

'Budget blowouts': $4.8m in extra funding for city projects after 'delays', Covid

The provision of extra money has been considered unfair on ratepayers.

'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping her

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has

"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."

3500 earthquakes in a year: Tips for being prepared in this region's 'hazardscape'

Bay of Plenty residents are advised to plan in the event of an emergency.

'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging

'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows

'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally

It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.

'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron

Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.

Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads

Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.

Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come

Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.

'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs

A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".

243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic

The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.