What DHBS spent incentivising jabs - and why an expert says it was the right move
Incentives were a "positive way" of encouraging people to get vaccinated, an expert said.
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Men's shed a work in progress
Waihi Beach Menz Shed has weekly coffee, chat and tinker mornings on Fridays.
Scott Simpson: Reflections on the Queen's remarkable life
Like most people, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Group break into Bayfair, police appeal for public help
Police were called to Bayfair about 9.45pm.
Centenarian brothers-in-law back together after two years
Laurence and Ron have been kept apart by Covid-19, but now these old friends are back.
'Give us back our views': 'Giant mound' of dirt angers residents
The developer says the sand mound is temporary but will be replaced with higher buildings.
Vintage and classic cars on display
The 17th Paeroa Swap Meet was held on Saturday, 17 September
This town has two streets with the same name: Dave's on a mission to change it
Local asks for street to be renamed after late historical town figure's husband.
Heavy rain and thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
Rain will ease tonight but return tomorrow.
'I'd hunt every day if I could': Camps bring in new generation of hunters
The benefits include fitness and mental wellbeing, but it's also to help feed families.
Watch: Vandalism or values? Tāme Iti 'corrects' artwork bearing his name
Artwork's owner says he expects police to prosecute Iti.
Covid-19 outbreak plateauing as we reach new phase of the pandemic
Figures show that daily cases have been tracking down for the past five weeks.
Thames-Coromandel race to be mayor: Your guide
Who are the seven candidates to be mayor of the Thames-Coromandel district?
Subscribers weigh in on questions all round as Sam Uffindell survives
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sikh parade brings colour to town
Nagar Kirtan is the custom of processional singing of hymns in the community.
Watch: Old council building demolished as focus shifts to new precinct
The demolition has finished ahead of schedule and on budget, council says.
Uffindell's accusers stand firmly on account of uni incident
Former flatmate whose accusation sparked an inquiry wants the report publicly released.
Iwi leader questions whether housing plan will help those most in need
Iwi leader questions whether the plan will help those most in need.
The global superstar coming to New Zealand to headline Mission Concert
Through it all, the rumours and the tension, organisers have snared a superstar for 2023.
'Festival of golf': Tournament season tees off in the Bay of Plenty
It's a great opportunity for the players who have been a bit starved of competitive golf
'Most horrific 72 hours of my life': Mum tells of preschooler's freak accident
Now the family is giving back to the services that helped as the toddler recovered.
Election Q&A: Steve Hart
"Consultation has become extinct over the past 40 years. Transparency, likewise."
NZ's quiet supervolcano explained: What's going on beneath Taupō?
For the first time, GeoNet has raised the volcanic alert level at Taupō. Should we worry?
Students receive guided tour of police vessel
Police vessel Deodar 3 made for an impressive sight as it powered into Thames Wharf
Taupō Volcano alert level raised for the first time
The last eruption at Taupō volcano was in 232 AD.
Political Roundup: National's unsatisfactory exoneration of Sam Uffindell
OPINION: It raises questions about the party's own integrity and transparency.
Nat MPs didn't see Uffindell bullying report before agreeing to reinstate him
Leader Christopher Luxon said it ensured a 'secure and safe' process for complainants.
Cup final beckons for Te Puke women
Heroics from Te Puke goalkeeper secures spot in cup final.
Works on Kōpū commercial wharf to start next month
Jobs will be created through the precinct's construction
Comment: Keep your dog under control in public
OPINION: As a dog owner, I understand there's a time and a place for leashes.
The Premium Debate: Worker stock ownership a risky strategy
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
State of the art horticulture centre coming to Katikati College
New Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre should have sprouted by year end.
Did Whakaari/White Island erupt? Ash rises 600m above volcano
Small batch of magma moving into the shallow part of the volcano a likely explanation.