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Three apples for dinner: Vegan hospital patient left 'hungry and frustrated'

'The sad sandwich had a single slice of tomato in it.'

Entertainment figure trial: Indecent assault complainant told 'that's just what he does'

She gave evidence the accused tried to push her into a room.

Luke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisis

Opinion: Roads of despair - will drivers ever be safe from NZ's pothole epidemic?

Hipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is funded

The Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.

Opinion: Tasering of elderly dementia patient appalling

Opinion: "A health issue should not be confused with aggressive, law-breaking behaviour."

'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires

Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.

'It's a relief': Mum of injured teen speaks out after 100 cops target street racers

The mother's comments come after arrests were made and cars seized.

Watch: Crews return to Gate Pa house fire after flames spotted

”I haven’t seen flames that high in a long time.”

'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roads

The problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.

'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage

Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.

Fake money warning: Can you spot the difference?

Retailers are warning other businesses to watch out for counterfeit notes.

'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee

The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.

Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years

Subscribers have their say.

Investigation launched after student injured in class

Police received a report of a 'person being assaulted' at a Windsor Rd address on Monday.

Opinion: Why the rental crisis is a national disgrace

Opinion: Kāinga Ora’s home ownership schemes deserve more taxpayer money.

'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community

'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'

Park fountain child death: Council rejected safety improvements two decades ago

Several proposals were offered including one to make the fountain shallower for $20,000.

Luxon reveals his top three issues facing Tauranga

Christopher Luxon paid a visit to Tauranga's foodbank and a kiwifruit packhouse on Monday.