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Sold Out take top spot at Bandquest competition
Young musicians in the Bay of Plenty have taken the spotlight this week.
Bye-bye Countdown: NZ's first rebranded Woolworths supermarket opens today
The store in Tauranga has had a $5 million renovation over the past five months.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on party policies
OPINION: The comments follow a critique of several key announcements.
‘For the community’: Hapū vows to fight any hospital plans for racecourse reserve
Mana whenua representative says community access to recreational space should stay.
Missing woman found dead after three-day search
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.
Police seek couple in search for missing woman
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.
80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in city
Advocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.
The team behind a tragedy: How experts help school children after trauma
The team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.
'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis
'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'
Watch: Hip-hop crew Outkasts win bronze at world champs
'Hard work truly does pay off,' says Space Studios director Cameron Smith.
‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, award
University of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.
'Destroyed': Fears Plan Change 33 could harm Mount's 'iconic character'
'Mount Maunganui is considered the jewel in Tauranga’s crown.'
Sonya Bateson on housing: Desperate times call for desperate measures
OPINION: Ngāi Te Rangi's plans seem a neat solution.
'Happiest she's ever been': Train tragedy victim's whānau visit her school
'It will live in my heart for the rest of my life - I will never forget that tribute.'
'Shocked': Grandfather's new iPad stolen from car he was sitting in
Man's granddaughter says he had been putting money aside for the new tablet.
Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphones
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Anchored freight ship MV Achilles Bulker back in port
The ship lost its rudder more than two weeks ago.
‘Hostility on the sideline’: Netball spectators warned over aggressive behaviour
A mum who saw an adult belittling a 12yo umpire says bad conduct can make kids quit sport.
'Clever and courageous': Sir Paul Adams receives top business honour
"Paul is a very clever and courageous businessman."
Council investigating ‘total unnecessary destruction’ of beautified Pāpāmoa walkway
Riparian planting and eels have been dug up in 'failed' efforts to better stormwater flow.
'Big fan of K-pop': Student to feature in Korean reality TV show
Students will be filmed over eight days as they stay with a host family.
‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for city
He is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.
New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.
Whānau of 'outgoing, special' girl killed by train tell of grief
'It’s so sad that she went so early in her life.'
'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway pole
The team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.
Resignation triggers $23k byelection in Western Bay
Nominations will open on Thursday.
Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.
High hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season
'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'
Crash and roadworks cause major delays
A crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.