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'The bed floated': 73yo pensioner scales brick wall to escape devastating floodwaters

'I’ve lost absolutely everything ... Years of memories and things have gone.'

Hunting for the black gold

Big read: Their property has proven to be one of the highest per tree producers.

Mark Lister: What a central bank pause means for markets

Opinion: We're close to seeing the last of interest rate hikes for this cycle.

'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain

'My brain does not fit the signs, I’ve always known this'

Opinion: Bilingual signs caused a storm in my inbox - but are they really new?

Opinion: Isn’t it interesting what provokes the most outrage in some people?

Local Focus: City's first Latin Expo helps migrants 'break down the barriers'

'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'

Developer who damaged large street trees compensates council

The developer will now be allowed to remove the remaining trees, council says.

100 years in the making: Rugby clubs face-off in historic double-header

Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.

Premium Debate: SH2 traffic so bad, man resorts to camping to make meeting

Subscribers share their thoughts on State Highway 2 traffic issues.

The Premium Debate: Luxon is fighting for his party’s future

Subscribers have their say.

600,000km milestone: Teacher spends 20 years driving Tauranga to Rotorua for work

Dave Parry loves his job so much, he drives 120km every day to go there.

Oldest super rugby player in history signs with BoP Steamers

The 38-test All Black prop answered an SOS from the injury-hit Crusaders on the weekend.

'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids

Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.

Whakaari / White Island tragedy: Awards recognise rescuers’ courage

Twenty-two people died when the island erupted in 2019.

'That dreadful day': How the death of a dad who saved his daughter may save more lives

'His death has made, and will continue to make, a big difference in the lives of others.'

'It's about holding on to your roots': The powerful message behind band's new song

The lead singer says the different cultures and languages in Australia inspired him.

Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme

'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

Where is Daisy? Great white shark's tracker detected in landlocked suburb

Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott had been tracking the great white.