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Tai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finals
The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.
Joelle King equals Dame Susan Devoy's squash title record
The record set by squash great Dame Susan Devoy in 1992 has been equalled.
Car badly damaged after hitting multiple cows in Bay of Plenty
The crash happened around 3.20am.
Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
'Graceful lady' takes to the water in wake of ferry destroyed in collision
Te Kuia's owner was sad to the iconic boat go but comforted she is in the Elliotts' hands.
‘Absolutely devastated’: Heartbreak as Kiwi motorbike star dead at 28
The Kiwi racer passed away in the UK.
Letters to the editor: Shocking amounts of rubbish around our beautiful city
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
Local Focus: Hanging out at the Men’s Shed
We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement can take time.
BoP Lotto players in the money again
Lotto players from Mount Maunganui and Rotorua win second division prizes .
Dad pods: Unedited, quick-witted, dad banter
There hasn’t been a dad-led podcast in NZ until now, and nothing is off the table.
Power poles perched near crumbling cliff worry locals
Transpower says the poles are safe and it will check them again.
'From the hood and gangs' to the classroom: How a new kura is giving hope to troubled kids
'We are a kura that looks after many who have fallen through the cracks.'
Last year he was learning to walk again. Now he's competing in the world junior squash championships
'I never thought I would get to this point in squash.'
'Significant milestone': First batch of product to be distributed from $400m Gib facility
The Tauriko facility's output will kickstart its continuous supply of plasterboard for NZ.
Sports games cancelled in Auckland as polar blast, thunderstorms kick off school holidays
Snow will be welcomed by skiers, including those going to Tūroa and Whakapapa on Ruapehu.
Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.
'Carnage': Building industry leader issues recession warning
'Without question, there will be more closures.'
Ruling looms for house plan above world-renowned Coromandel beach
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
Mount Maunganui score clean sweep over Lynfield rivals in annual sporting clash
'We get to showcase our talents', says sports leader at local college.
Opinion: Our kids should not be guinea pigs for vaping
Opinion: We don’t know the full impact of vaping’s health impacts yet.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
Cheapest places to fill up before fuel prices rise
Fuel prices are set to increase by 29 cents per litre from July 1.
'Gun for hire': Police reopen cold case
"We need people to speak up and tell us what they know and who was involved."
Vehicle spiked after dairy robbery
A group of people have entered the store and allegedly demanded items, police say.
Premium Debate: Banning disposable vapes 'a good start'
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highway
The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
'Effectively barricaded': Business speaks out over 'devastating' roadworks
Businesses claim they have been 'barricaded' from their customers.
Rape trial: Kiwi musician witness tells jury he confronted 'sex addict' defendant
'Bro, I have heard a couple of things, I’ve seen some things, we need to talk.'
Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.
Former All Black Nathan Harris holds holiday programme in Te Puke
The programme looks to help youngsters set goals within and outside rugby.