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Rena reaction: Mayor lashes 'totally incompetent' crew
A series of poor decisions by the "totally incompetent'' Rena crew led to the ship's grounding on...

Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?
Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.

Brunch: Cafe Eighty Eight, Mt Maunganui
We came here because we were at the Mount for the weekend and thought this place stood out as having a bit of character.

Family's desperate bid to save life
Alesana Seneka drowned at Papamoa Beach on Tuesday after trying to retrieve cray pots from the water. His family say his death was "something we didn't expect to happen."

Brunch: Deckchair Cafe, Mt Maunganui
Kick back at the Deckchair whenever you find a fine day for brunching by the sea.

Paul Holmes: Politicians' inaction on oil spill earns fail mark
Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.

Rena: A lifetime of memories goes missing
Precious videos and photos of their children are what Tauranga couple Craig and Wendy Fellows most want rescued from Rena.