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The Country Full Show: What will the OCR do?

Cameron Bagrie, Wayne Langford, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins and Tom Young.

'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years

Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.

Whangārei Hospital on track

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Loyal dog led rescuers to missing elderly man - police

David McHaffie and his dog survived three days in the bush.

Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid

The ram raid happened at the St Andrews Service Station on Braid Road.

Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.

Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

Gisborne Council flips decision: Grey St/Kahutia St intersection reverts to normal

Council reviews Grey/Kahutia St, considers temporary speed cushions for safety.

Historic step for Upper Whanganui River iwi

'We look forward to taking the settlement to our people.'

Whanganui's 6'5"-tall 14-year-old with NBA dreams

'He's really flourished and his love for the game is pretty inspirational.'

NorthTec a 'taonga' that could be lost under changes

Experts say in a region where deprivation is high, accessible education is paramount.

'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assault

Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'

Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township

Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.

Podmore's mood test showed 'really concerning scores', inquest hears

The cyclist was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment.

Victims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice

One of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.

Tributes for Kiwi Campbell: Paddlers keep off water to honour waka ama 'queen'

Gisborne city rivers were near empty in a mark of respect to a fallen great.

'Give it all you’ve got': Keynote speaker to front Hastings mental health fundraiser

Amputee built with a resilience she never knew she had.

'Good bros and good ears': Mates go golfing for 'Brovember'

How a local businessman put a spin on 'Movember' with his bros.