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Opinion: Our already anxious country is about to come under a lot more pressure

OPINION: We will do what we can to get through this hard time together.

This 'gentle' hound was mauled on the beach - why his owner is 'grateful' to the attacking dog's owners

The dog will be put down after the owner “voluntarily surrendered ownership” to council.

'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding

'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'

WorkSafe opens investigation into fatality at kiwifruit orchard

The investigation could take up to 12 months.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel

Thunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.

Tree belt blaze a burning mystery

Fire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.

Brassed off: ‘Idiot’ steals and damages Barmy Army's iconic trumpet

The group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.

'High level of brutality and callousness': Double homicide appeal dismissed

Samuel Fane's lawyer appealed both the convictions and sentence.

Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames

Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Help or hindrance? Ex-mayor questions Civil Defence's donations advice

People want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.

Domain 'a mess': Grounds damage disrupts cricket season, fears rugby will be next

One sports club is already $6000 out of pocket due to the damage.

Man dies at Pāpāmoa Beach after desperate attempts to revive him

A man has died at the beach after he was discovered face down in the surf.

Did you see this vehicle? Police investigating fatal SH2 crash seek witnesses

Medical assistance was provided, but the driver was unable to be revived.

'Olympics' of Māoridom: Five local kapa haka rōpū set to compete in Te Matatini

The biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.

'Catastrophic effect on visitors': Coromandel businesses hurting after five summer storms

"I have been living on my overdraft, and this is supposed to be the height of the season."

'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a Judge

Judge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.

Teen triathlete blows off the 'cobwebs' with win in Mount Maunganui

Around 650 competitors aged between 11 and 70 plus took part in the event.

Tauranga Aero Club delivers 45 tonnes of donations to cyclone victims

Tauranga Aero Club have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.