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Family say there are two people who may have information but are yet to be located.
What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?
New book, New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies, features 38 unique pies and their origins.
Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest
As the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.
Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.
Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase
A hammer was thrown at police during pursuit and a wrench hit two members of the public.
Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.
‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel
Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.
Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs
Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.
Join the Pāpāmoa food drive: Help families in need this Christmas
'All donations will support Pāpāmoa families,' says co-ordinator Bruce Banks.
'Overwhelming public support': Calls for fireworks ban grow after horse's death
'The only thing keeping me going is trying to stay strong to fight for the ban': owner
Watch: Car rolls in dramatic Coromandel crash, driver escapes through window then legs it
The driver escaped through the window and ran away from the crash.
Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
Historic home with famous garden for sale - it's a 40-year labour of love
Property comes with rare and endangered native plants.
'A trail-blazing partnership': Trust pilots new model for conservation funding
'We will take the [lessons] from this and fast-track more of the same.'
'Goliath' threatens native species at Waihī Beach
A large ferret measuring over half a metre in length has been seen in Orokawa Bay.
How a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosis
A patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.
David Seymour: Some say the bill will strip Māori of their mana - that's not true.
OPINION: We all have tino rangatiratanga, the right to self-determine, not only Māori.
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
'Embrace our shared identity': Māori Queen calls for unity as hīkoi protest builds
Police are expecting 30,000 people to descend on Wellington Central.
'Just fantastic': Generous community gets Christmas Appeal off to roaring start
A week on from the appeal launch, the foodbank has had thousands of donations.
He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor
Landlords in the Deep South say if student flats are well run, they don't get trashed.
'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes
'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.
Bee on lookout for author and bug man at show
Rachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.
Homicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assault
A woman, 25, has been charged with assault.
Family given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze home
Earlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.
Drink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fear
He was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.
Letters to the editor: Guy Fawkes so-called 'fun' terrible for animals
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'Kill' Bill: Rotorua hīkoi leg sends strong message to Parliament
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is just the start of the call to action, organisers say.
New design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
Tauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility
'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families
Tauranga Crossing is giving back to those in need.
New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich
The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.
Treaty bill hīkoi: Estimated 10,000 march through Rotorua
Fenton St was blocked as the hīkoi went through.