Patrols on duty at Coromandel beaches from Labour weekend
In the past 10 years, there have been 357 beach and coastal drownings in New Zealand.
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Man pleads guilty in David Kuka case
Kuka was killed execution-style in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity.
SH2 slip: Road to stay closed as more falls
A van travelling through the site was pushed over by falling debris.
Jo Raphael: Return of events sure to create pressure points for struggling sectors
OPINION: Let's make this summer a great one for everyone.
Fresh wave of criticism after Meyer appeal declined
The failed bid to jail teen rapist Jaden Meyer has been slammed as 'manifestly inadequate'
Bay woman named Ms Woman of the Universe NZ
Shock, excitement and pride were all in abundant supply after the win was announced.
Waihi Beach actor's one-man show comes to Katikati
Live theatre is back on the boards and Mark Wright will perform in Katikati.
KartSport club in race against time
Club members rally to get track fit for championship meeting.
Naked bike ride to push off from Waihi Beach
Nothing obscene about the naked human form, says Andrew Cook.
Dot Watch new recruits watching over rare birds
Young dotterel fans are keeping an eye out a dotterel nest at a local subdivision.
$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.
Brush up on driving skills with Age Concern
Courses have proved popular when run in other locations.
We're not going to take it': Te Puke farmers take a stand
The Te Puke protest is part of a nationwide movement.
Sam Uffindell gifted nearly $180k for byelection campaign
The highest amount declared was two-thirds more than the next highest.
Man's best friend with one of city's most important jobs
"There is no boring day when Mabel is in the office."
Dark Sky Project spurs request to change lighting regulations
A $50,000 grant will aid the Kūaotunu Peninsula Biosphere Working Group in its cause.
Why Zespri's shareholder numbers are getting attention
Zespri leaders confront a challenging dilemma as agriculture minister looks on.
New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.
Government rules out additional inflation relief as Kiwis' cost of living soars
Inflation prompts upward revision of interest rate forecasts & opens political tax debate.
Road still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
The road will remain closed overnight.
Court of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid denied
Ana Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.
Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed
Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.
Police release name of Te Puke fatal crash victim
The two-vehicle crash happened near Te Puke on Sunday.
Honour for station officer
When he joined, Ivon never expected to be a 25-year firefighting veteran.
Luke Kirkness: Why it's time to arm our police
OPINION: The statistics show why the need for arming police is so high.
Tauranga man killed in Mid Canterbury crash - cause of fatal collision still under investigation
The man who died in a crash in Mid Canterbury at the weekend was from Tauranga.
Annual exhibition on Labour Weekend
Waihi Art Group prepares for an exhibition that will feature the work of 20 artists.
Letters: What's at the top of the cliff to deal with youth crime?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.