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New name for region's rescue helicopter

Aerocool Developments Ltd has committed to a full four-year term of support.

Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch

Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.

Four year term of support

Aerocool Developments has become the major partner of the BOP region's Rescue Helicopter

Carmen Hall: Why I have lost my rag as a customer

OPINION: We're all facing tough times at the moment but it's better to keep your cool.

Bay of Plenty highway reopens after latest slip

This new slip came down in the early hours of Monday morning.

Revealed: Which town broke its record for the warmest October night

More muggy nights are expected, and so is the rain.

'Housing crisis': Employers consider becoming landlords to attract and keep staff

Tauranga's housing crisis is now affecting employers trying to attract and retain staff.

'Shouldn’t have happened': Envirowaste to pay almost $1m after worker crushed at landfill

Gratten Layne's widow says the lives of family have not been the same since his death.

Teenager named as person killed in Kaimai crash

Nineteen-year-old Thomas Pukepuke was from Waikato.

Widening of MSD scope 'absurd', opposition says

But others in the Bay have welcomed the additional support, which included youth.

Revealed: What owners want at Tauranga Home Show

The show attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend.

'We cannot have luxuries': Kiwis advised to spend wisely as living costs soar

'Whānau who are only just making ends meet will slip below the line.'

'Nightmare': Bad tenants knuckle down while some landlords eye holiday market

Desperate families are also applying for one-bedroom homes.

Business digest: New invention, luxury spa awards, restaurant recognised

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz.

'Quite nasty': Customers lash out over transport delays

'Some just don't care about our problems.'

$15m upgrade completed at Hamilton Airport

The new colour scheme reflects the natural colour palette of the Waikato region.

Migrants prefer Australia, Canada over NZ due to crime, housing costs - recruiter

A recruiter at a UK job market says no one wanted to move here.

Kaimai fatal crash: Eyewitness praises doctor, nurse and off-duty policeman

'My heart goes out to the families.'