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The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on Labour’s broken promises

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy

As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.

'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at school

Injured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."

'Might have saved her life': Mum calls for rails, barriers after tragedy

'We’ll never get over it - she was just too young to go.'

US sharemarket slump: Markets suffering from August anxiety - Mark Lister

OPINION: Mark Lister says August is typically one of the weaker months for US shares.

Porch pirates: Police warn of thieves following couriers after $5k delivery taken

Business owner: 'I was home, imagine if I'd seen it and opened the door on this person.'

'You have to take a stand': Deputy chair quits over Māori ward decision

Alan Kurtovich says his decision was 'absolutely' the right one in spite of the cost.

Transforming their community, one squat at a time

"I was like yup, okay, I can do this.”

'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises

"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."

'Ripped' from their frames: National, Labour election signs vandalised

'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'

Another byelection triggered as second board member quits

It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Liam Dann on Luxon’s mojo rising

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Bay of Plenty woman celebrates $500k Strike win with a family lunch

She bought her ticket after work and found out she won later that night.

College student hit by light truck

Police were called at 8.20am.

Traffic flowing again after Hewletts Rd breakdown caused major delays

Both lanes are now open.

'All I need is a good rest': 70yo goes from living in a cold car to a warm home

Four elderly homeless women now have a safe place to call home at Whare Kaa.

Truck fire blocks lane on SH29 at Kaimai summit

Police were called at 11.05am.

Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules

Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.