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The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title

Napier went into the last match unbeaten in five consecutive run chases.

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'

The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.

Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle

Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu

Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.

'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial

The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.

Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make

The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.

Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home

The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028

Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay

The bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man

The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.

David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country

Marc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event

More than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.

Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far

Long-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.

Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.

'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute

The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management

How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Chopper makes rumbles of its own after Saturday night quake

Rescue chopper, bridge jumping, area commander welcome in news digest