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'Heartbreaking': Roadworks blamed as 20yo business shuts after 18 months in CBD
'I just can’t do it anymore … I am sinking into a black hole.'
'Difference between life and death' - New SH2 median barriers may slow emergency services
An ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.
Summer's coming: L.A.B announce Tauranga show
The band will also perform in Nelson.
Sublime with Rome announce New Zealand summer tour
They'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.
'Discrimination': Zoning rules forcing student to attend all-girls school
'There’s got to be some kind of discrimination in there ... It doesn’t seem right.'
DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four
He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on Labour’s broken promises
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy
As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.
'Violent attack': Girl bashed in toilet cubicle at school
Injured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."
'Might have saved her life': Mum calls for rails, barriers after tragedy
'We’ll never get over it - she was just too young to go.'
US sharemarket slump: Markets suffering from August anxiety - Mark Lister
OPINION: Mark Lister says August is typically one of the weaker months for US shares.
Porch pirates: Police warn of thieves following couriers after $5k delivery taken
Business owner: 'I was home, imagine if I'd seen it and opened the door on this person.'
'You have to take a stand': Deputy chair quits over Māori ward decision
Alan Kurtovich says his decision was 'absolutely' the right one in spite of the cost.
Transforming their community, one squat at a time
"I was like yup, okay, I can do this.”
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
Dog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend charge
Prosecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.
'Caught up in my ego': Todd Muller's regret over coup against Simon Bridges
Todd Muller discusses figuring out who he is as he prepares for life outside Parliament.
Premium Debate: More subscriber reactions to Liam Dann’s ‘mojo’ column
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."
'Too busy to eat or drink': Five hospital wards over capacity for more than 100 days
The nursing union says nurses are 'at breaking point' due to the impact.
Commissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' heckling
One attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.
Bayfair flyover night closures: Warnings to plan ahead
They flyover is scheduled to fully close for five consecutive nights.
Police investigating after cars damaged in Mount Maunganui
Police are urging people to keep themselves and their property safe.
'Ripped' from their frames: National, Labour election signs vandalised
'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'
Another byelection triggered as second board member quits
It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.
The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Liam Dann on Luxon’s mojo rising
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Bay of Plenty woman celebrates $500k Strike win with a family lunch
She bought her ticket after work and found out she won later that night.
Traffic flowing again after Hewletts Rd breakdown caused major delays
Both lanes are now open.
'All I need is a good rest': 70yo goes from living in a cold car to a warm home
Four elderly homeless women now have a safe place to call home at Whare Kaa.
Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules
Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.
Watch: Sparks fly at meeting as Tolley orders 'disorderly' ex-councillor to leave
Security was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.