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Low-level crimes are never low-level to the victims
OPINION: Criminals don't hit the big time at the start. They work their way up.
‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.
Bay jewellers damaged in attempted burglary
'Senseless' break-in causes thousands in damage.
'Failures' and 'deficiencies': Security company and director guilty of misconduct
'He is not suitable to be the managing director and sole officer of a security company'.
Broken leg no barrier for talented gymnast
A 14-year-old Taupō gymnast is making a comeback from injury at a national event.
'We need it': Top five luckiest Lotto stores revealed
Powerball has jackpotted to $33 million for tonight's draw.
'Thanks for sticking with us, we are set to open': Embattled Ruapehu ski operator says after Govt loan
RAL makes statement after Govt offered $5 million loan to ensure ski season goes ahead.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts funding: What political parties say
Parties across Parliament seem to agree funding is not a great look, but needed to happen.
Taupō rowers get an eight for the lake
Junior rowing in Taupō has received a boost thanks to the loan of an eight-seater.
New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say
Subscribers share their views on the state of the nation's roads.
First XV rugby wrap: Tauranga Boys' College anchored at the top of Super 8
Tauranga's rise has been built around a new cultural catch-phrase.
Ram-raided vape store owner fears new rules will create 'black market'
Another says people are "panic-buying" ahead of the policy changes.
The insatiable appetite of the rich
The poor eat to survive, the rich eat to satisfy in the film Hunger.
Second man charged with murdering Kawerau mum
Police say Korrey Whyman was shot inside a moving vehicle on a highway near Rotorua.
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
Man's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'
John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.
Govt forks out $5m to save this year's Ruapehu ski season
The operator of the two skifields went into liquidation last week.
Old pump station removed from culturally important springs
Changes allow "the sun to shine down on Te Waro Uri for the first time in decades".
Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
Breaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic season
Water Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.
Mongrel Mob member drowned in river trying to escape police
Norman Te Rangi jumped into the Tarawera River to evade police but drowned.
Lake Taupō highway languishes behind other priorities
OPINION: A 30-year plan is needed for SH1 improvements.
State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
$10k soccer kit donation puts 'mana back into the club'
'If we help reduce a cost barrier for some kids, that is a really positive thing.'
Are boring rugby matches driving fans away? Ian Foster doesn't think so
Former All Blacks coaches have spoken out about what they believe is dull rugby.
Two seriously hurt in crash near Ngongotahā
Two vehicles have crashed near Ngongotahā.
'It was all an accident': Dame Lynley Dodd on how Hairy Maclary was born
'I absolutely didn’t think I’d still be talking about Hairy 40 years later.'
Tauranga and Taupō Lotto players strike it lucky
Check your lotto tickets if you're in Tauranga or Taupō.
'I've missed dancing': Childhood dancer brings moves to the stage
Poppy O’Neill and Jarrod Collins are having a 'blast' rehearsing.
‘Special but difficult’: Bic Runga reflects on hit album Beautiful Collision, 20 years later
Bic on her shows: "I hope people find it cathartic and maybe nostalgic.'
One dead and another airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua
Police are examining what happened in the serious crash.