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Local Focus: Backyards in front line to making BoP predator free
The battle to bring native birds back to our backyards has begun.
300 new homes: Council to review revised plans for Bethlehem reserve
Parau Farms is still seen as necessary to help address the city's 'critical' shortage.
'Stranger danger': Man throws lollipops to 'frantic' primary school children
'This situation is being taken completely seriously,' Pāpāmoa Primary's principal says.
Chopper case: Owner of dog that bit vet reappears in court
Helen Fraser was due to be sentenced after being convicted of owning a dog causing injury.
White Island Tours pleads guilty to two charges laid over eruption tragedy
White Island Tours clients and two employees died in eruption.
BOP and Waikato's best new architecture projects celebrated
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Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in Ōpōtiki
Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
'Doting father' critically injured in rugby league match 'won't recover'
Partner 'utterly broken, torn in two'; Officials investigate 'tragic incident'.
PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Opinion: People hiding from gangsters in chillers - how did it come to this?
Someone has to take responsibility for antisocial behaviour in CBDs.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral
'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'
Demolition job: Replacement retirement village to feature four-storey complex
Meet the 81-year-old resident who was at the digger controls when demolition began.
Simple steps to make winter healthier and avoid system overload
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'Voiceless': Man shares mental health struggle as Nats call for dedicated minister
'It was only when I was at my very lowest I was actually able to get help.'
Bay buses to be free for anyone 18 or under from next month
Regional councillors were divided over which option to select.
Subscriber views: Kiwis moving to Australia should beware 'rose-tinted glasses'
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
'Died without dignity': Rest home patient attacked in final days of life
Other residents ventured into the man's room repeatedly over two months.
Wastewater overflow in Mount Maunganui
There was a blocked sewer connection near 314 Maunganui Rd.
Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.
Tauranga Lotto player scores $23K
The winning Tauranga ticket was sold at New World, Gate Pa.
'A lot' of people don't know what it does, but this company is one of NZ's best to work for
'We are a very quiet company. If you know what we do, you know who we are.'
Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
Declining or flourishing? MP wants 'clarity' on reef life two years after fishing ban
The regional council says it will take time to see if change is happening.
'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.
'They’re going to kill me': Man fleeing gang members hides in restaurant chiller
Businesses in Tauranga's CBD are also complaining about crime and antisocial behaviour.
'Iconic' Art Deco winery building becomes $12m clubhouse for retirees
It comes as another Bay retirement village opens a $30m new residential aged care centre.
Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'
A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.