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Kombucha brewery fizzing after awards success
Local brewery wins silver and bronze awards at New Zealand Food Producer Awards.
Bay state highway labelled 'high risk', but danger question lingers
Two people were killed and 16 seriously injured along stretch of road in four years.
'Desperately needed': Ex-mayor delivering seven ambulances to Ukraine
The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.
Jan Tinetti injured in media scrum at Parliament
The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.
Rescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slip
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.
Citizens Advice Bureau brings its services to Te Puke
The new drop-in sessions will run from 1-3pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
'They would have been better off guessing' - why Kiwi kids can't do maths
Educators say we need to give clearer instructions to avoid overloading children's brains.
Marina expansion: Further interest needed to make concept viable
The expansion has been an aspiration for the club for over a decade.
Te Puke Blue blitz brings home title
Team comes from fourth place to take championship title decider.
Teachers strike: Secondary schools close as teachers picket
This latest strike is the second in as many weeks, with rolling strikes planned from May.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Teachers strike: All you need to know as secondary and area schools close
This latest strike is the second in as many weeks, with rolling strikes planned from May.
Opinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debate
Opinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.
Lake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools
1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.
Man charged after kidnapping attempts across Waikato
The 31-year-old accused was granted interim name suppression after a court appearance.
Richard Prebble: Improve education for the sake of our children - and our country
National's focus on schooling is driven by what matters, not by the polls.
Māori kiwifruit growers launch first export venture
Māori Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated has plans for Hawaii market, eyes Taiwan.
Papamoa's Cooper takes MX2 national title
Cody Cooper wins national 250cc class with race to spare.
'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undetermined
Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.
Red Cross donating $1 million to Wairoa community
Generous Kiwis have so far donated more than $18 million to the fund.
Traffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council says
Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.
Huge wins for Paeroa and Hauraki North
The sleeping giants of Thames Valley rugby, Paeroa, crushed Thames 71-5.
Letters: Roadworks a disaster for businesses, and ways to fix congestion
'Chaotic disruptions for months and months'
No fix before Christmas: Months before decision on crucial Coromandel highway cut off by landslides
A fix for the highway will not be in place before Christmas.
Paddlers splash down on Tikitapu for school waka ama champs
More than 1600 paddlers have descended on Rotorua.
Carmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battle
The hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.
Helicopter airlifts two injured after SH29 crash
Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.
'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again
"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”
Number of children waiting for mental health support more than triples
There is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.
The Kiwi city with a CBD 'in crisis'
The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.
Hauraki-Coromandel Sport: Thames Valley club rugby under way
Round 2 of the Thames Valley Senior rugby comps get under way this Saturday, April 1.
Car crashes into pole in Tauranga
Police responded to the incident in Tauranga at around 3pm.
Drugs and motorbikes: Police say community 'fed up' with 'dangerous' antics, arrests made
Police say the arrests show the behaviour won't be tolerated.