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![Community meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Community meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'
The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.
![Man's journey with 'miracle drug' on hold after brain tumour found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man's journey with 'miracle drug' on hold after brain tumour found
The father still hopes to reach his goal of getting back on the treatment.
!['His biggest strength': The key to Ravindra's rapid ascent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'His biggest strength': The key to Ravindra's rapid ascent
Kane Williamson knows what it takes to score a test double century at a young age.
![The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
![New university leader sets sights on growing student numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New university leader sets sights on growing student numbers
Associate dean discusses plans for Waikato's Management School.
![Andrew Alderson: Enjoy a cricketing maestro while you can](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Andrew Alderson: Enjoy a cricketing maestro while you can
Kane Williamson’s 30th test ton should have come with a public health warning for fans.
![Rachin Ravindra sends more records tumbling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rachin Ravindra sends more records tumbling
A splendid double century from Rachin Ravindra kept the Black Caps on top of South Africa.
![Recap: Jamieson strikes twice to leave Black Caps on top](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Recap: Jamieson strikes twice to leave Black Caps on top
All the action from day two of the second test at Bay Oval.
!['You're unbelievable': Rachin Ravindra reaches batting bliss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You're unbelievable': Rachin Ravindra reaches batting bliss
For Rachin Ravindra, the first day against South Africa represented a years-long dream.
!['Celebration and discovery': Waitangi Day in Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Celebration and discovery': Waitangi Day in Rotorua
Waitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.
![Everything you need to know about what's on this Waitangi Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Everything you need to know about what's on this Waitangi Day
Wrap of events in Tauranga and Katikati for Waitangi Day.
![Andrew Alderson: Why Bay Oval contest marks pivotal moment in test history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Andrew Alderson: Why Bay Oval contest marks pivotal moment in test history
A win would be memorable for both the Black Caps and South Africa.
![Master and apprentice take charge for Black Caps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Master and apprentice take charge for Black Caps
Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra both scored centuries on day one against South Africa.
![Black Caps v SA day one recap: Williamson and Ravindra score twin tons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black Caps v SA day one recap: Williamson and Ravindra score twin tons
All the action from day one of the first test between the Black Caps and South Africa.
![Traffic 'through the roof': Kardashian plugs NZ mum's skincare products online](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Traffic 'through the roof': Kardashian plugs NZ mum's skincare products online
'To have someone like her attached to our brand ... is just really powerful.'
![Four red flags for Black Caps at Bay Oval](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Four red flags for Black Caps at Bay Oval
Tim Southee will have a wary eye on the weakened Proteas when the first test starts today.
!['Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
![Feel the romance: Williamson goes into bat for beloved format](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Feel the romance: Williamson goes into bat for beloved format
Kane Williamson and the Black Caps will be hoping to make history against South Africa.
!['Rollercoaster': Teen given 9 months to live a year ago now heading back to school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Rollercoaster': Teen given 9 months to live a year ago now heading back to school
A tumour 'the size of a golf ball' in Chastiny Malone's brain has shrunk to half the size.
![Advocate calls for principal, board to resign after 'damning' report into safety of LGBTQIA+ students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Advocate calls for principal, board to resign after 'damning' report into safety of LGBTQIA+ students
The report found some students believed they were bullied due to their sexual orientation.
![Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts
The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.
![Delays of up to an hour for motorists on SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Delays of up to an hour for motorists on SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga
The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.
![Mates' friendship put to the test as Black Caps take on South Africa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mates' friendship put to the test as Black Caps take on South Africa
South African expats will be backing different teams this week.
!['Heartbreaking': Elderly couple devastated after orchard plum trees stripped bare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Heartbreaking': Elderly couple devastated after orchard plum trees stripped bare
The couple say the trees were “all that kept them going”.
![Police appeal for footage of Bayfair jewellery store robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police appeal for footage of Bayfair jewellery store robbery
Members of public had to take evasive action to avoid injury.
![Motocross championship kick off near Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Motocross championship kick off near Rotorua
All bets are off as to where the silverware might eventually end up this season.
!['Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service
The lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.
![Worker lived in garage alongside 19 others with no heating or insulation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Worker lived in garage alongside 19 others with no heating or insulation
A Tauranga labour contractor has pleaded guilty to worker exploitation charges.
!['Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.