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'So brave': MP runs to rescue distressed man from highway
Tom Rutherford risked his own life to help the man, said another motorist.
Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.
'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.
On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage
NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.
Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges
David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.
'Struggling to put together meals': New budget cooking course in Katikati
Classes focus on smart shopping, meal planning, and affordable recipes.
What caused a 5m-deep tomo to open beside a Pāpāmoa footpath
The sinkhole opened on Golden Sands Drive on Thursday opposite a school.
'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businesses
Business owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.
Two seriously injured as car hits power pole on SH29
Two people with serious injuries are being taken to Tauranga Hospital.
Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.
Sexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one left
The specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.
Leaky fluoride tank delays dosing for part of city
The new fluoride tank is expected to be ready by mid-June.
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
Body found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing man
Police believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.
NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.
Anthems and 'deeper cuts': Sir Dave Dobbyn to make historic one-off Auckland show
Kiwi rocker says it's 'business as usual' for the show, despite his Parkinson's disease.
Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announced
Hemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.
Tauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court ruling
It comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Why Toi Kiri Arts Festival's return is delayed until 2026
The Toi Kiri festival, focusing on indigenous arts, is postponed to 2026.
How Puhirake Ihaka reshaped Māori representation in Tauranga Moana
Puhirake Ihaka was honoured as an Officer in the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Tough decisions' needed: Clock hīkoi targets Govt debt
The hīkoi arrived in Tauranga this afternoon, highlighting Government debt.
‘Focus on the essentials’: Minister's message for Tauranga council
Simon Watts emphasised the need for councils to deliver the basics well.
On The Up - Rising leaders: Northland's Youth MPs aim to bring change
Northland's Youth MPs are preparing to make a difference in Parliament.