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A prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.
Murderous act of 'retribution' or 'reasonable' force in self-defence? Murder trial sums up
Defence and Crown lawyers close respective cases
Katikati getting jazzed up for festival
Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will begin in Katikati.
Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
Michael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New Zealand
These are some of the things that need urgent attention in our education system.
Adopt a street to keep Katikati clean
Katch Katikati has launched its new programme to keep local streets clean.
Local schools show support for teachers' strike
A number of staff from Western Bay schools protested on Thursday.
$197m water treatment plant opens - but don't expect summer water restrictions to end
The new water treatment plant will supply 35,000 households
'Gigantic paperweight': Store owner says stolen $17k e-bike missing one key thing
Store owner puts 'bounty' out for information leading to thief's arrest.
Public feedback wanted on proposed new fees for council pool use, hall hire
Tauranga City Council adopted the draft user fees for Bay Venues at a meeting on Monday.
Tearoom tales sought
The great-granddaughter of Te Puke bakers is writing a memoir-cookbook.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.
Steamers return to the 'Hangi Pit' for 2023 season
The draw for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC has been announced.
Deer stalking: Focus on safety this roar season, say police
Police would like to remind hunters to prioritise their and their mates' safety this roar.
Good OnYa! Paeroa volunteer honoured
Hauraki District's mayor made a trip to Hamilton to present Janice Purdie with her award.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Rotorua athletes on NZ podium nine times - what's the secret to success?
The BMX World Champion weighs in on the club's success.
Carmen Hall: Rent-to-own better than state house
OPINION: Owning your own home should not be a privilege.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Looting from red-stickered homes a despicable act
"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Murder accused suffered 'acute distress disorder', court told
Defence opens in murder trial.
Broken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road
"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."
Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?
Climate champions invite locals to regional cycling tour
The Climathon team will embark on a 350km cycle tour in the name of climate action.
Jewellery store staff praised after smash and grab
Brazen offenders entered the Bayfair shop at 5.30pm on Sunday.
A Kiwi surgeon took on Emirates over his business-class seat; why airlines might need to rethink their ads
Passenger wins compo over business seats that were not as advertised – are others in line?
Beach Hop 2023: Waka Kotahi advises attendees to drive to conditions
Waka Kotahi NZTA is advising Beach Hop attendees to drive with caution.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Beach Hop to provide cash-injection for Coromandel
Repco Beach Hop is back for a 2023 edition.
Price Tracker: Explore the data behind the rising cost of living
The rising cost of living and the return of inflation is hitting Kiwis hard.
Policeman's triple tasering of man in custody unjustified, despite acquittal - IPCA
The man had been in court custody at the time he was tasered.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Fran O’Sullivan’s thoughts on Stuart Nash
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.