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O Brother, art thou? The story of Rob Hamill
Peter Calder on the documentary of Rob Hamill's solemn journey to Cambodia where his brother was killed by the Khmer Rouge.

River users fight power giant's changes to dam
Locals tell of rotting weed and stranded fish when water levels fell during 2009 trial run.

Dead youth was looking forward to being a father
A youth killed in a landslide near Whakatane on Saturday was looking forward to becoming father in September.

Desperate bid to rescue buried teen
The foster father of a teenager killed in yesterday's Ohope landslip tried desperately to save him.

Longley got in with 'wrong crowd'
British police have played down the role of a stalker as they investigate the death of Emily Longley, suggesting that she may have taken drugs that contributed to her death.

Reports of child abuse escalate in Central North Island
Child abuse complaints have more than tripled in Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo in the past five years.

Bay of Plenty downpours may cause flooding
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning, Metservice warns.

Hero Moko wins world acclaim for whale rescue
Lovable bottle-nosed dolphin makes it on to top 10 list for Time magazine