'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community
'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'
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Man injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launched
Man was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.
Luxon reveals his top three issues facing Tauranga
Christopher Luxon paid a visit to Tauranga's foodbank and a kiwifruit packhouse on Monday.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
The High Court trial is continuing in Rotorua.
Students check out seaweed project helping to heal river
Year 11 students were learning from the AgriSea bioremediation site in Kopu.
7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'
"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”
Coromandel murder trial: Remorse no defence for brother’s murder, Crown says
Joey Richards' counsel submitted he should be found guilty of manslaughter.
Shellfish in Firth of Thames show toxins above safety limit, officials warn
Food Safety advises the public not to collect or consume shellfish from Firth of Thames.
Reader opinion: Locals deserve better on State Highway 2
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Te Puke, Rangiuru in playoff race
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Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region
The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.
Op-shop purse triggers series of amazing coincidences
A local woman was reunited with photo of her American mum after a chance discovery.
Waikato secures $2.8m to combat hill country erosion
Waikato Regional Council has secured $2.8 million in funding.
‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says
Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.
Food prices: How to stop throwing your money in the bin
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‘I should have said something’: Woman's regret after child drowns in park
She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.
Dog stolen after incident in Mount Maunganui
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
'Families are struggling': Foodbank costs up $10k a month, 14,000kg drop in rescued food
The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.
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Child drowns at Memorial Park in Tauranga
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list
Forget plain steak, Mount restaurant serves carnivore artistry.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
97yo mum 'thrilled' son's memorial seat, ashes, will stay
Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.
'Quite serious': Drug-dealing, homelessness, burnout concerns for closed, storm-hit road
It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Online subscribers have their say.
Mark Lister: Relax, AI isn’t taking your job (yet)
History is littered with examples of tech advances bringing significant change to workers.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
'Died in my arms': Woman distraught after pet chihuahua killed
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Waikato secures another $2.8m to combat hill country erosion
Planting reinforces slopes and reduces the risk of soil erosion
Flooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami advice
The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.