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Can't afford milk for coffee: Seniors struggle with rising costs

'A few years ago, I used to have money left over for the following week.'

Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for

Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.

'Dithering' on tsunami sirens gone on too long - former councillor

Community members say sirens are "critical, potentially lifesaving infrastructure".

Final countdown: Top four National contenders to replace MP Simon Bridges named

The party's candidate will be revealed on Sunday after local National members deliberate.

Rail barrier arms down at Mount Maunganui intersection, traffic backed up

Highway traffic is being diverted onto Truman Lane.

Worker hurt in forklift incident stable after surgery

The injured person was airlifted to hospital

'My people are struggling': Māori leaders on mental health and Covid-19

One said the mental health crisis was a 'second pandemic'.

Lucky wins for local Lotto players - have you checked your ticket?

A ticket bought at Rotorua's Te Ngae Four Square, and a Tauranga player on MyLotto

Security guards 'did nothing' as teens tried to set girl's hair on fire

Council chairman says guards' response was "totally unacceptable".

Victims 'angry' as jailed child sex offender to be released early

Victim says it is 'cruel' offender will be moved to home in proximity to victims.

Weeds exhibit aims to educate, and re-vegetate

Western Bay Museum is hosting the Project Parore exhibit Weeds Weeds Weeds.

Woman pleads guilty to murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz

Youngster died in Starship Hospital after injuries suffered in Te Puna.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: government terms should be four years

OPINION: Three years is too short to do anything really constructive for New Zealand.

Opinion: Do some Kiwis have an aversion to physical work?

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the workforce.