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Nine deny rioting and wounding charges after Mount incident
Defendants charged after a Mount Maunganui 'gang-related' brawl have appeared in court.
Preserving paradise: The hidden battle at our borders
Guardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.
Erebus widow threatens legal action over road project, claims $800k building value drop
It is one of two legal threats made to the council over the Cameron Rd project.
'Invaluable': How one woman's research is helping bee populations
'If this trend continues it will make a great difference to the health of bee colonies...'
'It was awesome': Hundreds celebrate Matariki at Mauao dawn ceremony
The hīkoi to the summit of Mauao took place before dawn on Friday.
Meet the mum of five who can deadlift 210kgs and is heading for the world stage
“My goal is to finish in the top three."
12 people in a 4-bedroom home: How a struggling family found help as costs rise
'We can't afford the children's clothes.'
Matariki in the Bay: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year
An early morning hīkoi to the top of Mauao is among several free events taking place.
Pāpāmoa waterway to light up again this Matariki
The celebration on Friday will start at 5pm at Te Ara ō Wairākei reserve.
'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape
“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”
'Massive loss': Mum of crash victim gives powerful message to guilty driver
'You still have a life and do not take it for granted, learn from this tragedy.'
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Opinion: Bay rugby showdown a catalyst for kindness
Sometimes it’s okay to say how sweet our own kūmara tastes ...
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
'Efficiencies' if Tauranga and Western Bay work together — mayor
The Future for Local Government review panel released its final report in June.
‘I am going to be homeless’: Pilot Bay boat owner speaks out after sinking
“Everything inside was just floating, all of my clothes.”
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Supermarket worker critical after Bayfair incident
Emergency services were called to the scene just after midday.
Two wrongs make a right: Man uses proceeds of crime to repay $21,000 in wrongfully received Covid-19 subsidies
Police found $31,000 in cash, drugs and a firearm, but they had no search warrant.
Family members face raft of charges over alleged unlawful buildings
An Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.
Te Puna rugby post Premier hometown win
'Having the crowd was a massive part of why we got the win.'
Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year
'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'
Local Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coast
Students are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.
The silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopause
BIG READ: Dr Linda Dear labels perimenopause a "blind spot".
Two days off in 7 weeks: Bakery owner says visa changes won't help
“It’s made it a lot harder for us and a lot harder for them."
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
"From lunchtime until 2am': Where to find NZ’s best live music venue
'A lot of hard work has gone into Miss Gee’s over the last four years,' says the owner.
'Raising the bar': Build starts on luxury $280m retirement village
The clubhouse will house a bar, cafe, dance floor, and state-of-the-art movie theatre.
'Cannot come soon enough': Legal fraternity welcome news of new $208m courthouse
Criminal bar lawyers have waited years for a new building says defence lawyer Bill Nabney.
'Crisis': Family lose tens of thousands after building company franchise collapses
'How are we going to get another deposit?'