'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
Best in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announced
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plume
Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.
Tauranga Boys’ run riot in Super 8 rugby final
Tauranga Boys' College thrashed Hamilton Boys' High School in Super 8 final
85 gifts of life: How a hospital job made him a blood donor
'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'
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The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied
Drone footage of White Island in Level 3
The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday. Video / Geoff Mackley, youtube.com/@geoffmackley
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Unbeatable Carrington completes another hat-trick of golds
Dame Lisa Carrington raced to a come-from-behind victory for yet another Olympic gold.
Cancer, landslide, crash: Injured forklift driver's 'hellish' years
The Mount Maunganui man says he is still 'so thankful' despite his harsh experiences.
Mother and daughter bridge duo an unexpected pair
The mother said she got “absolutely, totally hooked and addicted” with the game.
Arranged marriage: Wife raped, bullied, and beaten by husband after moving to NZ
The man unsuccessfully appealed his conviction for raping his wife.
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'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
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'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules
'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'
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Sport news
Unbeatable Carrington completes another hat-trick of golds
Dame Lisa Carrington raced to a come-from-behind victory for yet another Olympic gold.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
'Incredibly special': Kiwi kayakers break 40-year medal drought
It's the most coveted prize in all kayak sprint disciplines.
Business
Container shipping giant's NZ service changes temporary, exporters and importers hope
World's No 1 container line MSC announces Oceania service rejig.
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
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Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
Lifestyle
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
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Opinion
The youngsters who Razor should retain
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Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
Rural news
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
Explained: Why the Govt’s new gene tech shake-up is a big deal
The Govt says it’s ending what it calls a 'nearly 30-year' ban on gene tech outside labs.
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Holden parts found in $80k classic Ford, buyer receives compensation
Sixty-eight year-old pickup was actually two cars joined together.
2025 BYD Seal packs new tech and upgraded charging
New 800v power means a 10-80% charge now takes just 25 minutes.
Mazda NZ reveals CX-80 specs ahead of local launch
Two hybrid engine options for Mazda's new 7-seat SUV.
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