Man admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaults
The man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
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Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.
Mitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national title
He secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.
Wild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue mission
Rescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.
College secures regional debating title for third year
'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.
New Zealand news
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Wellington faces a cryptosporidiosis outbreak with 32 cases, mostly in Hutt Valley.
Police warn public to be on lookout for Head Hunters associate
Wanted man alleged to be stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retailers.
The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result
Miles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.
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Pāpāmoa East Interchange ramps set to open early
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford on one of the ramp connections at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange opening early.
SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver
A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied
Otūmoetai Social Supermarket
Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket provides affordable groceries for local families. Video / Tom Eley
Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete
The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.
Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights
Th teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
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Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
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Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
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Letters: School lunch waste reflects entitlement, state dependency
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‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3
Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.
The ‘amazing’ highs and ‘huge toll’ of 38 years in real estate
'I remember going home and saying to the kids ... ‘We’re going to Disneyland'.'
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Sport news
High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.
World record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mile
Rising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.
Business
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
Lifestyle
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
What to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival events
Steely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.
Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
Letters: School lunch waste reflects entitlement, state dependency
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.
Rural news
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
Car news and advice
Audi will keep ICE and PHEVs alive beyond 2032
The company has scrapped its plans to phase out ICE by 2032 in response to global demand.
Mazda’s new EV plan still leaves room for combustion cars
The plan embraces electrification without entirely ditching ICE just yet.
BYD Super e-Platform: EV charge rate of 120km per minute pretty much matches petrol fills
BYD says it has eliminated anixety about charge times with its new technology.
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