Stomped, kicked: Man admits bashing bus driver unconscious in unprovoked attack
The 19-year-old passenger didn't pay then became enraged at the Rotorua bus driver.
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Ten-point plan: What business heavyweights in fast-growing city want from the Govt
Forum 'seriously worried' about constraints on New Zealand's largest port.
Government ups fight against ram raiders with $9 million boost to retail support
Ram raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.
'There is still time': How many Bay people haven't done the Census revealed
Not completing Census forms can result in a $2000 fine.
'It's gotten worse': Stories of human struggle behind the cost of living crisis
Herald interactive and Kiwi accounts show the impact of rising costs, inflation.
Teen charged with $630k mall jewellery store robbery appears in court
A man is accused of robbing Michael Hill Jewellers Bayfair of jewellery worth $630,000.
Housing and transport: Robertson attends new forum launch in Tauranga
The forum was attended by Finance Minister Grant Robertson.
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Suspected firearm sighting prompts armed police callout
Armed police were seen on a Hairini street.
Plans to cover popular pool coincides with anniversary
Katikati's outdoor pool is celebrating 50 years, with plans under way to open year-round.
'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in Rotorua
A Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.
'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
'She had a will to live': 'Amazing' cancer battler spent her final years helping others
'Maybe her purpose in life was to stay a bit longer and help other people because she did'
Waihī area gifted new ambulance
The Western Bay of Plenty area has been gifted a new Hato Hone St John ambulance.
Paul Goldsmith: Where Labour’s idea of co-governance leads
Opinion: 'Show me a country that works well and has different standards of citizenship.'
Photo exhibition celebrates community spirit
An outdoor photography display showcases a foundation's support for local causes.
Tropically-charged rainmaker set to soak NZ as holidaymakers return home
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Luke Kirkness: Hard lessons learned gardening to avoid
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What the cluck? Chook rule sparks social media backlash
'Another example of government overreach'
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School's memorial scholarship to be run by charity
Decisions on who gets the scholarship will remain with former trustees.
Unsung heroes of Gumboot Friday come together
Corey Choat meets former All Black Ian Jones to recreate photo.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Three bidders fight over luxury Mount home, sending price over $3m
Wealthy buyers pounce on new or newly renovated homes in Bay of Plenty’s hottest market.
Richard Prebble: Losing sleep over the chances of a credit rating downgrade
I had an “Holy cow” moment at 3.40am on Saturday.
Container expansion stoush: Port of Tauranga modifies plan, but keeps lid on cash offer
Port's Environment Court bid being challenged by 11 local iwi and hapu groups.
Super Rugby: McMillan recommits to Chiefs
Gallagher Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan will be with the club until at least 2026.
Coromandel update: State highway works in April
SH25 Opoutere: An underslip has caused significant damage to the road structure.
More spinifex seeds needed
Dune resilience and sustainability depends on the sand-binding kōwhangatara/spinifex.
Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.
Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent
Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.
Final Bayfair flyover bridge to open this month
The flyover will open in a temporary configuration.
Katikati's Crank Up Day ready to roll
Crank Up Day is back for 2023, with vintage machinery sure to delight the whole family.