'Sticks, bats, knuckles': Sikh temple tensions enter new phase
Police are investigating a brawl and assault in Tauranga last Saturday.
Remembering Rod Vaughan: Reporter on life after TV and his plane crash
Former television journalist bares his scars of a career on camera.
Iconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition
'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
Alleged vigilantes in court accused of filming and posting assaults
One is accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
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Tauranga’s Coreen Gray celebrates 100 years
Coreen Gray playing piano at her 100th birthday celebration at Bayswater.
Skydive Tauranga looks forward to cruise ship season
Skydive Tauranga owner Gui Calmelet says most of his cruise ship customers are crew members. Video / Harriet Laughton
The Wiggles are coming to Tauranga
The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied
Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.
Pāpāmoa start-up launches in the US - including the 'celebrity supermarket of LA'
'The US is just a beast and has the potential to really catapult our brand.'
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
Loss of a major customer and sharp fall in China demand blamed for poor result.
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'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
'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.'
Our community
Theatre thoughts from Te Puke Repertory Theatre
Are you a budding director? Te Puke Rep is looking for you.
Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years
A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Sport news
Coromandel golf club to host first pro event in almost 20 years
A golf club which borders the shores of Matarangi Beach will host a group of pro-golfers.
Springboks power home to win third straight over All Blacks
The All Blacks were denied a famous win in South Africa.
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
Business
ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.
'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Lifestyle
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
The kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation.
Opinion
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
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
Top tips for defeating grass grub in the 1930s
"Public grass parks in Napier have suffered badly this season from ravages of grass grub."
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region
COMMENT: This area has "an awful lot" of pollen.
Car news & advice
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice
Can we learn to live in a cabin with no buttons?
Suzuki Jimny Sierra long term test: hot child in the city
The Jimny isn't designed for the city, but we're not surprised it's popular as a town car.
Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.
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