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Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga
An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.
Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa
An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
'You can die on stage': Ben Elton returns to comedy stand-up with NZ tour
After a stellar 40-year career, comedy king Ben Elton is coming to Tauranga.
Kiri Gillespie: Ratepayers will have to clean up the mess of Bella Vista saga
Opinion: Construction cowboys need reeling in but $200,000 fines don't cut it.
Samantha Motion: We need a living wage to ease impact of rising rents
Opinion: Shocking accommodation supplement stats show full-time workers are struggling.
More counterfeit money found in Bay of Plenty
Police are finding more counterfeit notes.
Emergency accommodation support services lack a 'moral failure' by Govt - social housing provider
The Government is now spending nearly a million dollars a day to put people up.
Seven appear in court after drug raids
Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.
New mural telling stories, giving hope, shining light
Tūrangi young people worked hard with artist Mr G Hoete to produce a stunning town mural.
Zizi Sparks: Health shakeup also needs to look at GP fees
OPINION: The current range of GP fees is astonishing.
Families fear for loved ones as Covid-19 pandemic cuts through India
"She asks for me every day, asks me 'When are you coming back? But I don't have answers."
Opinion: Beware of personal debt: it may come back to haunt you
OPINION: Collectively we need to become more financially literate and wise to risk.
Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO steps down
Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.
Bay of Plenty road toll climbs to 16, drivers fined $4.5m for speeding
'Speed is single biggest determinant in whether someone walks away or is carried away.'
Dawn Picken: Justice for George - a sad, small victory
OPINION: Are we inching closer to a world where Black Lives Matter?
Not seen since 'WWII': Shipping delays will hit shoppers in wallet
Sea freight prices have jumped and businesses say imports are being delayed by months.
Assaulted in the line of duty: Rotorua parking wardens attacked
There has been a spate of verbal and physical abuse towards Rotorua parking wardens.
'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 years
Graham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.
Aussie tourists receive welcome of a lifetime
Nicole Ruehmer and Chasca Russell say they've been welcomed wherever they go.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Drowning in debt: Budget services reveal clients' owe $50m - and rising
Struggling to survive, sleeping in cars and children going to school hungry.
Bay of Plenty braces for severe rain, winds, thunderstorms
Flooding, slips, thunderstorms and rising waterways possible.
Rob Rattenbury: Ardern backs off media interviews while Labour struggles
OPINION: Labour may quietly be struggling.
Jo Raphael: India travel ban temporary, will save lives
OPINION: What price would you pay to keep your loved ones safe?
Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h
Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.
Jo Raphael: We have the land and trees. Let's build the houses
OPINION: It's time for a return to mass state housing.
Local Focus: Boules of steel
National pétanque champs set to take place in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
Toi Ohomai graduation caps long journey
For students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.
New DHB employees could see Covid-19 vaccine as term of employment
It's easier for employers to require new staff to be vaccinated than for existing workers.
Jo Raphael: Power through the daylight saving adjustments - it's worth it
OPINION: Despite its pitfalls daylight saving needs to stay.
Council reveals plans for waka club, coastguard base
The proposed space will be used for community events and activities.