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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner
OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.
SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
Mural honours beauty of the natural environment
Artists from several schools contributed to the new mural
OceanaGold mine: Waihi environmental group to challenge mining consents
OceanaGold wants to set up an underground mine north of Waihi.
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.
Waikato honey creates a buzz on international stage
Two Waikato honey producers win big at this year's London International Honey Awards.
'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
New council CBD office building to 'push the boundaries' in Green Star bid
The council's new build will be several stories high and built mostly out of timber.
'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.
933 Wellington customers without power, hours after Transpower warning
Last week, there was a risk of insufficient power generation to meet the country's demand.
'Code red': DHBs warned Govt of 'critical workforce issues' a year ago
It comes amid reports health system is in crisis mode amid 'twindemic' of Covid and flu.
Take two for controversial Marine Park research facility gains support
There has been a slight shift in support for the project since it was last consulted on.
Rainbow hub fire: Building to be demolished, inquiries ongoing
Police say inquiries into the cause of the fire are still ongoing.
Covid update: 8028 cases, 16 virus-related deaths including young person aged 10-19
Health professionals are concerned that the uptake of extra shot will be low.
Multiple factors drive lower-than-forecast kiwifruit harvest
This season was expected to have a record-breaking crop of at least 190 million trays.
Waikato Expressway speed bumped up to 110km/h
The increase will be in place from July 13.
Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
OPINION: Why have so many people stopped following health advice?
Whakatāne homicide victim named
The assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.
Letters to the editor: Country gone soft on warrants and regos
Our readers have their say.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
Missing moggie returns: 'Oh my god, Pipi! We haven't seen you for eight years!'
Pipi, now 12, will live out his sunset years "as a king".
'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?
Why this teacher started walking almost an hour to work
"It's reflecting on them what good looks like and that together we can make a change."
'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second booster
Second booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.
Birmingham 2022: No room for player of the year in Silver Ferns squad
No room for the 47-Test cap veteran from Rotorua.
'It is really exciting': New gym, wharenui, library, classrooms for two schools
'It is really exciting' - Pāpāmoa College acting principal Pere Durie.
Audit NZ gives council funding warning as 13.7pc rates rise approved
"Uncertainty" surrounds future funding plans for Tauranga's biggest projects.
Live: 5549 Covid cases, 11 virus-related deaths
More Kiwis will have access to free flu shots and be eligible for a second booster.
Two children among those still in hospital after SH29A crash
The multi-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 29A yesterday.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.
Tenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor
'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'