State Highway tragedy: Two pedestrians killed after motorcycle crash
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Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
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Healthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.
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The new 17ha development is expected to be built by 2031 creating 65 permanent jobs.
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Foster has backed himself to turn things around as he named a new All Blacks squad.
SH2 to close after container truck rolls down hill
Police said the road was expected to be closed in both directions for a couple of hours.
Live: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap up
There are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Waikato businesses win mighty big awards
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Man sentenced for school arson, assault and robbery
The man faced arson, burglary and robbery by assault charges.
The Prem Debate: Inquiries for new builds could lead to job losses
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the construction slowdown.
Tauranga man named as SH5/Napier-Taupō fatal crash victim
Police were called to the crash between Taupō and Eskdale on Monday morning.
Dead expensive: As cemetery fees surge there's cheaper ways to rest in peace
OPINION: From DIY caskets to donating your body to science for a free cremation.
All Blacks D-Day: Raft of changes expected to be announced
There are several high-profile names rumoured to be on the chopping block.
Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit
OPINION: A business should be allowed to succeed or fail on its own merits.
'Aggressive' speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents
Calls are being made to have newly installed speed bumps removed from a Pāpāmoa road.
'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away
'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.
Ōmokoroa 'death trap' highway set for upgrades, aimed to enable thousands of new homes
"Everyone knows this road is a death trap and it needs to be fixed."
Sam Cane could be dropped as All Blacks captain - report
There is speculation NZ Rugby no longer believe he is the right man for the job.
Mental health and addiction support delivered by and for Māori
'Māori whānau want to access services that recognise their realities.'
A trip back to Katikati's roots for Irish visitors
A trip to Katikati was on the cards for an Irish group during the rugby series.
Live: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICU
Winter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.
BOP to reap greatest reward from Govt promise of 8000 new homes
About $180million of infrastructure funding has been given to councils across the country.
Comment: The case for having nurse apprentices
OPINION: It might not be a quick fix to the problem, but it makes sense long-term.
Wrestler off to the 'friendly games'
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The Prem Debate: Lowlifes should be locked up
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Exhibition becomes a travelling one
Western Bay Museum's own exhibition will travel to Waiouru's army museum.
'Made to feel like the other': Why MP wants 'discriminatory' law changed
Rawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."
Kiri first Māori PhD student to win fellowship
Research is focused on tuangi (cockles) in Ōhiwa Harbour.
'Great talent': Bay of Plenty Young Grower for 2022 named
'It sets the bar for other young talent coming through our industry'
Free showerhead exchange hoped to ease city's water woes
The exchange comes after Tauranga nearly faced its worst water shortage in recent history.
Te Puke singer on stage and screen
Documentary is a really uplifting story about women and how beautiful they can be.
Detour open after massive highway collapse isolates region
State Highway 35 and SH2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne are now officially closed.
'There will be more waves': Expert's warning as new data shows impact of Covid
Over 100 Bay residents died after testing positive for Covid-19. Local cases hit 70,553.