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'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays

The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.

Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots

'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.

'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near Waihī

MPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.

'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign

"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ

Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes

OPINION: Not everyone gets a two-week break over new year, don't forget holiday heroes.

Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021

What were Kiwis searching for this year?

Police trying to locate person following 'serious incident' in Mount Maunganui

Cordons were in place around the Bedford Pl area of the Tauranga suburb.

'I woke up and screamed my head off': Christmas crash survivor's 56-hour ordeal

Gregg Shaw shares his incredible story of survival.

'Devastating' Christmas Eve Christmas light theft puts dampener on day

A family has been building it's light collection for nine years, now half of it is gone.

'The anticipation is palpable': Bay retailers gear up for busy Boxing Day

"These days are huge for retail and are incredibly important this year" - Greg Harford.

New Tauranga CBD council administration building gets green light

It will be the first time all council admin staff will be under the same roof for 10 years

Two moderate injury crashes in Tauranga, expect delays

Two injury crashes in Tauranga in the space of 15 minutes causes delays.

Katikati driver denies careless driving causing death charge

The driver of a car involved in a fatal crash in Katikati denies careless driving.

Council to pay nearly $30m to settle defective building claims

The council said it, and other parties, had settled with the owners.

Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot

People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.

'Upsetting': Girl's koro hits back over Farmers email

'The email, in my view, was very disappointing.'

Woman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boy

The accused was denied interim name suppression.

Holiday traffic, crashes cause major delays

Waka Kotahi is advising people to drive with care.