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Copper Crest retirement village's new $35m care centre final piece to $145m puzzle

The village's $35m care centre has officially opened as the final piece to the puzzle

Skydiver killed in accident believed to have been an instructor

A witness has told of seeing the victim's parachute 'tangled up'.

'Result of rapid growth': Homeowners gaining more at resale in less time

How much has your home made in the past two years?

Skydiver dies in incident at Tauranga Airport

A person has died after a parachute crash at Tauranga Airport.

Thirteen complaints in a year about Katikati College

Four complaints are allegedly about the college principal.

Incident at Tauranga Airport

Emergency services have been seen heading to the airport this morning.

'I was killing myself with food': Robyn's 92kg weight loss

Sitting at 170kg, Robyn Graves was uncomfortable and unhappy. So she changed.

Dawn Picken: Better campaign needed against vaccine disinformation

Opinion: We can't afford to let the lords of lies win the battle for arms and minds.

Jo Raphael: Curb first-home expectations

OPINION: Look at houses below the median house price for bargains.

Local Lotto players among the prizes

Nine players shared second division.

NZ's richest get richer while 'generation of beneficiaries' grows

The pockets of New Zealand's richest have got heavier - meanwhile, poorer Kiwis struggle.

Local Focus: Public meetings held on Mount, Pāpāmoa enrolment changes

Ministry of Education wants locals to speak up. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death

Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.

Burling calm and relaxed ahead of racing, mum says

'I find this stressful but he loves this, he thrives on it.'

New plans for Omanawa Falls revealed

"We are looking at different types of experiences, both free and paid."

Matt Cowley: My meeting with the commissioners

They were keen to understand the priorities of the business community.