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'Significant error of judgment': Tinetti apologises for misleading Parliament
The minister has avoided a contempt finding but must apologise to her fellow MPs.
20-year-old takes on political challenge to empower young wāhine Māori
"I don’t want rangatahi to think going into places like Parliament is a scary place"
Kiri Allan confirms break-up, returns to Parliament after mental health break
'I’ve never had any allegations put to me that I’ve had to deal with on a staffing front'.
Waikato Lotto players strike it lucky
There were 25 second division winners in Wednesday's draw.
Have you checked? Winning Lotto tickets sold in Bay of Plenty
Twenty-five players won with Lotto Second Division nationwide.
Pharmacist 'baffled' as city given cold shoulder in winter health initiative
The initiative aims to increase access to pharmacists and reduce pressure on hospitals.
School field trips spawned conservation bug
Former Te Puke High School student now a conservation cadet.
Mentors needed to help youth thrive
Project K mentors are being sought in Katikati.
Watch: 'Horrific' - jewellers lash out at 'numpties' after 8th crime in 18 months
'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'
Lifestyle change: What does it really mean?
Dr Vicky Jones discusses what making lifestyle choices means.
New space coming for three Katikati community groups
A community building for three groups will be built on Middlebrook Dr.
How the Waihī Beach dam and stormwater system is managed
WBOPDC deputy CEO speaks about the Waihī Beach dam.
Whitianga Airfield used for Navy helicopter training
Coromandel region provided the perfect conditions for Royal NZ Navy Seasprite helicopters.
'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug op
A number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.
Kiri Allan on mental health leave after 'hitting the wall'; PM faces questions, admits 'issues raised'
The report refers to matters from over a year ago.
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
'Bought her Chanel': Ex-friend gives details of affair in entertainment figure trial
Crown witness says the complainant, a former friend, never mentioned sexual assault, rape.
How a teacher's ‘random idea’ is now helping thousands of kids each year
"I am one of those people that thinks don’t just complain about it, do something"
Lower Kaimai crash: Car rolls on SH29
Emergency services were called just after 11am.
Body down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnapping
A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.
Further slips close Coromandel highway
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.
Low-level crimes are never low-level to the victims
OPINION: Criminals don't hit the big time at the start. They work their way up.
‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.
Bay jewellers damaged in attempted burglary
'Senseless' break-in causes thousands in damage.
‘Devastating blow to our community': MP wants SH25a reopened by Christmas
Coromandel faces yet another disrupted summer, says MP.
'We need it': Top five luckiest Lotto stores revealed
Powerball has jackpotted to $33 million for tonight's draw.
Third of NZ’s strawberry plants ruined by wild weather
Strawberry lovers and growers may struggle to get new plant supplies this year.
Use of 'pigeon English' on National poster 'inappropriate'
A National Party poster on issues of concern to voters had 'pigeon English' added to it.
Children’s author Rebecca Larsen launches fourth book
Stories came out of a desire to give her children a taste of te reo Māori.
Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.