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'Increasing buyer activity': Tauranga's average property value rises to $1.09m
The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.
Council cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey
'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'
'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Sonya Bateson: Being a grandparent is a privilege, not a right
OPINION: A lot of conflict arises between modern parents and grandparents.
'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changes
Peter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.
Mum's e-vehicle panic in four hours SH2 jam with sick child
Motorists are rescheduling their lives to allow for 'horrific' Tauranga delays.
Ageing greys-fully: Meet the Kiwi women going back to their roots
Women are starting to ditch the dye and embrace their grey.
'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felled
The damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.
Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak
People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
One day life was 'sweet'. The next, his 'head was gone' - Why he says the system's 'broken'
'Right now, unless you know where you’re looking it’s hard to find help.'
Person critically injured after crash involving cyclist
The road at the eastern end of Mount Maunganui was closed.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One critically injured as crash closes road near Putaruru
Two vehicles crash in Arapuni.
Flavours of Plenty’s tasting treats
Food festival events are to be announced tonight.
Large scrub fire: Tourist attraction praised for evacuation, restricted season begins
The Bay of Plenty moved to a restricted fire season this morning.
One dead in Bay of Plenty house fire
The single-storey dwelling was fully engulfed in flames.
Who to watch for in Tarawera Ultra-Trail this weekend
Rotorua hosts one of the biggest ultra-trail races in the world this weekend.
Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
The local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".
Real-life experiences in native bush
A one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.
61st Halberg Awards: Dame Lisa Carrington takes out Supreme, Warriors scoop moment
All the action from Wednesday's awards at Spark Arena in Auckland.
'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.
Glorious snap of Maketū sunset a winner
Taking photos while in the bush is 'unintentional mindfulness'.
Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.
Agri-summit to highlight Wai Kōkopu catchment programme
Goal is 300,000 natives planted in vulnerable areas by the end of the year.
Parawera house fire extinguished
Fire and Emergency firefighters extinguish a fire at a house in Parawera near Te Awamutu. Video / Jesse Wood