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'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearance
Twelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.
‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub
The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.
BoP shooting happened at 'private dwelling', suspect still wanted
Information sought about man in a green coat and gumboots.
Boat in perilous position in Tauranga Harbour
Police were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.
'Risk to the public': Police search for wanted man
Huirua has connections to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.
'Unique challenges': Fresh ideas sought for Mount Maunganui parking woes
Parking woes in The Mount have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions.
'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping child
The man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.
'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be named
Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.
Hunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the Year
His organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.
Teen's sudden cancer diagnosis puts close-knit family on 'rollercoaster ride'
Tepora, 14, is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia at Starship kids' hospital in Auckland.
Balancing power: What the employment law changes mean for you
Comment: Employees earning over $180,000 lose the right to claim unjustified dismissal.
Nine Lotto players win nearly $31k each in Second Division – where tickets were sold
Lotto First Division Powerball was not struck and has jackpotted to $10m on Wednesday.
'He's just scared of me': Teen's Māori wards challenge to PM
Chris Hipkins agreed to meet him in Wellington after the Prime Minister said 'no'.
Region's first learning hub for migrant parents a 'transformative step'
The hub is aimed at empowering families to better understand NZ's education system.
Shane Te Pou: Springsteen is a pulse of musical power for the working class
Springsteen’s music resonates deeply, narrating my own story and struggles.
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.
'I'm proud of you': Sister's final message before fatal crash
Lily Arabin, 34, died in a car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link on June 26.
Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor
Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm.
Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor
Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust