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Business Excellence Awards back for 2023
There has been a shake-up of the awards categories for 2023.
Library fines to get the shove as more than 9000 books not returned last year
In 2022, there was $71,033.82 in overdue fines and 9,278 books were not returned.
Kopu-Hikuai Highway re-opens after safety concerns
Numerous cracks were identified and investigated in the road structure.
Busy December for rescue helicopter crews
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 58 lifesaving missions.
Teen's roadside toilet-stop near river ends tragically
Teen who died after losing his footing and falling into a creek.
Boost for Hauraki Coromandel’s predator free goal
Powerco is partnering with Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT)
David Cunliffe: Expect Hipkins to ditch Three Waters, TVNZ/RNZ merger
OPINION: Labour's senior line-up now looks refreshed and battle-hardened.
Hipkins, Ardern discussed possible departure last year; set to rein in Labour policies
The soon-to-be Prime Minister signalled some significant changes are on the way.
'Fishing chick' itching to get her kontiki back in the water.
Heather Bustard is home from a hospital stint - the longest hiatus she's had from fishing.
New course record, fourth crown for Braden Currie at Tauranga Half Marathon
It was the 34th running of the Tauranga Half.
Some mortgage brokers quit industry amid falling house sales while others remain steady
'Rising rates and threat of recession and falling house prices scared off a lot of people'
'Be a good human': Women's refuge manager's plea to public
The refuge is continuing to struggle with the impacts of domestic violence.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Business digest: Kiwifruit, record spending and salaries, and more
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Body of missing teen found following Ōpoutere Beach tragedy
It’s understood at least some of the group involved the Cruickshank family from Takapau.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Should I let my child have a YouTube channel?
OPINION: Age-appropriate channel creation wasn’t a topic my parents had to ponder.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
'Bring back some stability': Bosses share their 2023 wish lists
A better year, lower inflation, sustainability and new tech top leaders' lists.
Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.
Watch: Lurking below the surface - researcher tags ‘largest great white shark so far'
The 3.2m long great white shark was tagged on Monday.
Opoutere Beach family tragedy: Body found believed to be missing swimmer
Police are yet to formally identify the body.
Rescue chopper kept busy over December
December 2022 was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out
Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.
Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price
OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.
'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'
'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'
'Darn good mate' and surfing identity farewelled after sudden death
A well-known surfer and board shaper has left a lasting legacy on the surfing fraternity.
From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim
Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.
'Really tough': Customers wash dishes at bakery, pharmacy closes as staff shortages hit
“It is the hardest we have ever had to find staff."
Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books
Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.
Man on mission to 'save Marine Park'
He believes green space will be lost if a marine research facility is built there.