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The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill

In its 66-year history, the mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.

Last few days at Kawerau mill

The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.

Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'

Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.

Three people await fate over tyre-stockpiling case

Two people have been sentenced in relation to a tyre dumping prosecution case.

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting

Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.

Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill

Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.

Future of 160 jobs at Kawerau mill to be decided

The mill employs 160 people and no decision has been made for its future.

Man dies on North Island street corner - police investigating 'suspicious' death

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man dies in suspicious circumstances.

Critically injured woman flown to Tauranga Hospital

The woman, believed to be in her 20s, is in a critical condition.

Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared

About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.

160 jobs on the line: Big employer in small town may shut down

The Kawerau mill employed about 160 staff.

Communities split over free school lunches

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Local Focus: Can taxing the rich more help poor people escape poverty?

Very different opinions on tax among candidates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims

Judge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".