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Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.

Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.

Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.

Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.

A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".

Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me
I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.

Local Focus: Mauao base track repairs begin
Remediation work gets underway to fix damaged track before Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

England's Barmy Army gets the atmosphere going at Bay Oval
The sun was shining, a trumpet was playing, and the Barmy Army was singing along.

Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed

Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'
"Following on from the World Cup, which we try not to talk about, it's incredible".

Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.

'A very meaningful job': Getting to know the Māori Wardens
Wardens share why they joined, what they do and who they go above and beyond for.

Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit
The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.

Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence
It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.

Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.

Sam Bradley - mum first, coach second, an athlete just for fun
But on a starting line, the elite athlete inside her returns.

Punches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addicts
Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.

Refereeing - a role of making decisions in front of everybody
Rugby referee Ryan Waite talks about the often unenviable task of officiating the game

'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.

Streetlight stand-off: Posh streets of Pāpāmoa vs Council rates savings
Energy-saving and cheaper to run. So what’s the problem? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rally big disappointment for Tauranga crews
One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.

The pros and cons of meat-free diets
Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?

Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.

Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".

Dairy worker assaulted in aggravated robbery
Police were called to Ōmanu Superette on Oceanbeach Rd

AIMS Games: Best friends tee off, plus results
The final round of golf finished at Mount Maunganui Golf Club

More than 30 firefighters battle industrial blaze
Fire crews are at the scene of an industrial blaze in Tauranga early this morning.