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Others are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.
Wild weather: Flooding, roads closed in Coromandel, Auckland; Harbour Bridge warning for commuters
There are heavy rain warnings and watches across a swathe of the North Island.
Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Labour’s campaign slogan
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Reaching out to people all across the world': Teen mental health advocate honoured
When Claire first arrived from China five years ago, she struggled to fit in.
Lotto punter $500k richer but prize unclaimed
The winner shared the first-division prize with another player.
'Eerie mystery': Cousins produce first scripted Māori podcast
The six-part series follows the disappearance of a young Māori woman.
Coromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments
102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.
Korrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guilty
A man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.
'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
Council commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.
'We shouldn’t have to live like this': Struggling seniors turn off home heating
Some 'don’t have power in their home' because they don't think they can afford it
Mount Maunganui brawl: 10th man denies rioting and wounding charges
Accused remanded in custody.
'Whole nation is mourning': Gunman identified, was on home detention but worked as subcontractor
Three people including the shooter have died and at least five others were injured.
Court ruling on SunGold licences leaves growers facing rates bill rises
Western Bay of Plenty growers have been receiving rates notices and all had gone up.
Trio given pathway through Hustlers Basketball NZ
The three athletes will spend 20 weeks with RedCity Roar
Positive attitude helps Barbara reach 100
Barbara stopped living independently in only February.
'Deep sorrow': PM speaks after deadly shooting, praises heroic actions of police
Eyewitnesses have described being caught up in the chaos as a gunman stormed a building.
Heavy rain warning and strong wind watch issued for Coromandel
MetService has upgraded the forecast to orange for Coromandel.
Folk duo Looking for Alaska to play in Thames
Looking for Alaska is a folk-pop duo from Hamilton.
Two people killed by gunman who stormed Auckland CBD building site, shooter also dead, multiple injured
Gunman was wearing electronic monitoring bracelet when he stormed building site.
Wearable arts entrants showcase their creations
Wearable arts stalwarts come to Katikati to showcase their creations.
‘Extremely grateful’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
TECT chair said project “one of the most exciting and significant projects” in a lifetime.
Te Puke FC keen to capitalise on Fifa Women’s World Cup
Coach says world cup can only lead to increased interest in women's football.
'Living here you feel like a bottom feeder and scum'
This woman works fulltime as a nurse but is still homeless.
Mike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that count
OPINION: Apparently Labour is “In It For You". Not for me, writes Mike Hosking.
Prison plot: Phoney cop call gets girlfriend free hotel stay
‘Fake it 'til we make it’: Plan netted hotel with room service valued at nearly $1400.
Going the distance for the love of the sport
Kayla Warbrooke and her mare are the Distance Riding New Zealand youth combination champs.
Where were you, Barry? A well-kept secret... sort of
Barry the sculpture has returned to his Main Rd spot and he's looking mighty fine.
Angling for the top spot
Billy Thrupp is raising money to get to the World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia.
Welcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team
'We want them to be able to train on the best facility possible,' the groundskeeper says.
Local Focus: From an old deer farm to a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Deer farm now a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Whakaari/White Island trial: Eruption was impossible to predict, volcanologist tells court
"We can never definitively say when an eruption might happen."
Body down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude Takao
Third man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.