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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.
Gin Wigmore, Dragon, Pseudo Echo and more to play Summer Concert Tour
New Zealand will become a funky town when the popular Summer Concert Tour rolls in.
Local Focus: Should we tax the rich more? Waiariki candidates say āe and kāo
Waiariki election hopefuls discuss the big tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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).
Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is regarded as 'the toughest man in NZ'
Opinion: Sam Cane's captaincy will be founded on the quiet but inspiring fury he brings.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
The electorates worth watching on election night
A number of the country's 72 electorates will be hotly contested.
'Hunk of dry beef': Isolation hotel guest claims dinners missed, food left her sick
But hotel spokesman says it has no record of a guest missing that many meals.
Historic signing: Aussie netball great joins Magic in ANZ Premiership
The two time World Cup winner will be the first Australian Diamond to play in the league.
Authorities insist on Covid nasal swab despite woman's bleeding risk
Throat swabs are less accurate than nasal swabs, says Toi Te Ora.
Local Focus: Business or the environment? Rotorua candidates want it both ways
Can you have one without the other? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
War of words: Mayor and councillor trade accusations over wastewater deal
Macpherson describes Chadwick as 'arrogant'; mayor alleges his actions have damaged city.
Local Focus: Business or the environment? Rotorua candidates want it both ways
Can you have one without the other? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Urgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summer
Worried employers call for border to be opened for migrants.
ACT announces Build Like the Boomers strategy
ACT leader David Seymour made the announcement while in Tauranga today.
Election 2020: First advance voters get ticks tallied
Advance voting is important "because not everyone can make it on Saturday [October 17]".
Local Focus: Workers versus employers in Rotorua - which candidate backs which?
Rotorua candidates argue it’s a balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Workers versus employers in Rotorua - which candidate backs which?
Rotorua candidates argue it's a balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Recent Girls' High student running for MP
Kaya Sparke, 24, is promoting the Greens' vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mana wahine could have been a Mozzie
A beauty queen like no other. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bic Runga set to sway the Bay
The songstress talks te reo Māori, lockdown lessons and the album on the horizon.
Baby on way for stranded seasonal worker
Takeisi Laki's baby boy is due in two weeks - but she can't get home to Tuvalu.
'He starts it, I finish it': Adesanya's shocking trash talk
Adesanya sends controversial message to Jon Jones ahead of potential super fight.
'Coward': Murder victim's sister lashes out at Mongrel Mob killer
When the sentence became clear, the public gallery erupted in shouting and barking.
Family bark, shout and scale barriers as Mobster murderer jailed
Raymond Jury was found guilty in August of murdering Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana.
Judith Collins looks to lure voters with tourism promise
National says its plan for tourism 'aims to save every job' in the sector.
Covid kiwi: The native bird named after Ashley Bloomfield
The director general of health's namesake can be found at a kiwi hatchery.
'Horrific damage' after car crashes into Awakeri Store
Police were notified of the incident at 5.25am.
'Reign of fear': Woman unmasks life inside Gloriavale after fleeing
'They despise vanity, competition and any disobedience'.
Tokoroa murderer jailed life for chainsaw bar attack
A Tokoroa man has received a life sentence after murdering his father-in-law.
New mental health facility for Rotorua
Health minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement in Rotorua today.