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Midwives only choice for Waikato women
Hamilton's two specialists unable to continue service without more help

Daytrip to the Firth of Thames
Deb Faith bakes a picnic lunch and enjoys a gorgeous Anzac Day out.

Mum and baby deaths: Family's media criticism
A post-mortem will be carried out today on a baby who died two days after his mother, as the family criticise media for publishing the child's death - while it was still alive.

A rainy Coromandel weekend itinerary
There's plenty of fun to be had in the Coromandel whatever the weather. If the clouds have rolled in on your weekend break, try some of these activities and places to stay.

Coromandel: Rom-com romance in the rain
Nicky Park plays leading lady during a rainy weekend excursion to the Coromandel.

Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo, Waikato
This cave, two kilometres southwest of Waitomo's main glowworm cave, is a fairytale world of spirals and speleothems, stalactites, old fossils and young glowworm superstars.

Waitomo: Descent into the labyrinth
Visiting Ruakuri Cave is a spiritual journey into a subterranean world where time stands still, writes Paul Rush.

Hauraki: Trail blazers
Cycling enthusiast Catherine Smith is one of the first riders to try the Hauraki Rail Trail.

Taupo: From paddle to saddle
There's plenty to do in Taupo for the whole family, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Turangi: The one that got away
Danielle Wright and family head to the 'Trout Fishing Capital of the World' and manage to catch ... a couple of prawns.

Three injured in light plane crash
Three people have been hurt, one seriously, in a light plane crash north of Otorohanga.