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Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.
Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.
'We were too late': Plumber's 2-and-a-half-year wait to work in NZ
'Extremely stressful' - South African plumber who got a job in 2019 allowed in next month.
Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour
Meet Motte, a violinist who also plays other instruments, and who's about to tour NZ.
Local Focus: Indigenous tattoos showcased in Bay
Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.
Water leak in Red Square repaired
It is expected the water shutdown will be in place overnight as contractors fix problem.
Air pollution, climate change and empty buses: What regional council candidates say
The panel was a mix of seasoned politicians and fresh-faced newbies, all vying for votes.
Rubbish collection highlights good and bad
The amount of glass collected leads to a call for financial incentives to return bottles.
Subscribers weigh in on Rotorua tourism operators wanting Govt fix for 'brand damage'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hiking the Kaimai backcountry
It is blissfully quiet and has the feel of a remote getaway.
'Home away from home': Tauranga shortlisted as Women's World Cup base
If Tauranga is selected, Bay Oval will be used as a training site.
'Personal disaster' sparks new journey for long-serving mayor
"I went out of business on somebody else's terms and I've vowed never again."
Subscribers weigh in on rising costs to add $110 a week
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Year 10 Business Market Day attracts students and staff to buy food
Te Awamutu College held this year's Year 10 Business Market Day this week.
Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'
OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not
Shopkeeper 'completely broken' after latest smash-and-grab
Retail NZ says store owners arming themselves with weapons is a 'bad idea'.
Mattresses, fridges, biking in heels: Waipa Mill's first female worker turns 100
Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.
'I'm here, I'm alive': Woman grateful to survive horror crash
The crew scrambled to the rescue of three 20-year-olds trapped in a car down a steep bank.
Govt to block Green bill banning mining on conservation land
The Greens say Labour is going back on a 2017 promise.
'A bit of rumble, then boom': Tens of thousands report feeling 5.8 quake
One resident said it was "a good shake".
Over-75s should not seek to stand for local govt, says exiting mayor, 76
Councillors leave the chamber for this last time this term - but who will be back?
Subscribers weigh in on National's unsatisfactory exoneration of Tauranga MP
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Macron, macron, macron! Ōmokoroa kids successful in getting signs updated
Operation Tohutō was a complete success.
Opinion: Sam Uffindell cleared but true test will be re-selection
OPINION: The decision to not release the report will not help Uffindell in the long term.
What pandemic? Meet the Waihi Beach family that left the world behind
Steve and wife Krista flew to Greece in September 2019.
Watch: 'You can't fix stupid' - Truckie shares heart-stopping near miss video
"Two minutes later, or dead," says truckie as he begs drivers to take care on our roads.
$5 million accommodation for vital seasonal workers
Salaries up for workers and new accommodation aimed at securing them comfortably
'Hugely significant': Massive waste contract awarded for districts
Waste Management is proposing to service the district from two bases.
Review: We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You is Tauranga Musical Theatre's latest production.
Pipe dream becomes reality for pub owners
Change in ownership will mean a change of name for the popular Te Puke pub.
Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more
Opinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.