‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells police
The 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.
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Homicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbing
Police said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.
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Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.
'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
Sunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.
'Laughter is so important': Dai Henwood on cancer and making people giggle rather than cry
'It’s my funniest show, it’s my most heartfelt show, it’s got a bit of everything.'
Waikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition shows
People vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.
'Nuts': Concerns over speed increasing to 100km/h on road beside disability centre
'They haven’t thought this through whatsoever.'
The organisation using surplus food for social good
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94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospital
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‘Humble beginnings’: Teen mum’s inspiring journey to dance success
Alannah Curtis opened her first dance studio at 18.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
'Bright lights, big city, black tie': Big changes afoot for beloved event
Rotorua's favourite black-tie fundraiser will become biennial, with a new event in the mix
Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000
NZ log market steady despite Chinese New Year slowdown - Marcus Musson
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Campground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying family
A woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.
Thriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeed
Parents said the week-long programmes had been great for their children.
‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies odds
Maiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.
How much should councils borrow?
Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
He was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.
Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay
Laushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.
‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgery
Marsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.
100yo's wise words: 'Don't spend your time trying to make other people happy'
... and don't forget the daily toddy.
'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian Open
The young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.
Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew
The wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded.
‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlier
Christopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.
Gang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone ban
Gang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
FarmRight converts Mid Canterbury dairy farm to plant T&G apples
Fresh produce giant T&G Global is expanding its operations in Canterbury.
‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghy
The injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.
Delays expected following serious crash in Northland
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Power restoration begins in Rotorua after 22,000 hit by outage
The power went out at 1.54pm for about an hour.
Tauranga police seek information on 2023 killing
Police renew plea for information in relation to man's violent 2023 death.