Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’
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Countdown to Coterie’s first ever headline tour of Aotearoa
Coterie will headline their own tour of Aotearoa.
Cyclone Hale takes mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers
Cyclone Hale has taken a mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers and growers.
'Polarising': Prince Harry's memoir splitting opinions in Rotorua, booksellers say
'Like him or loathe him though, everyone wants to read the book.'
Fine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next week
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
Coromandel: Whale remains uncovered after cyclone
The whale will be reburied once weather conditions allow.
Watch: Footage emerges of crash that toppled power pole, downing live wires
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, which closed the road for a time.
Daisy the great white drops in at Waihi Beach
Daisy was tracked between Matakana Island and Mauao last week.
Stay out: Lifeguards warn they won't rescue as Cyclone Hale hits
People are warned to stay out of the water because they might not get rescued.
One person dead after workplace accident in Bay of Plenty
WorkSafe has been advised of the death.
Two hurt in serious crash that downs power lines, closed Coromandel highway
And in the Bay of Plenty a person was critically injured in a two-vehicle smash.
New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.
Batten down the hatches: Beaches close as wind and rain worsens
Beaches remain closed as more wind and rain is driven into the Bay.
'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot
'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'
UB40 concert cancelled, campers clear out, beaches close as forecast worsens
A heavy rain watch has been upgraded to a warning and campers are starting to clear out.
Tauranga bouncy castle incident: Person suffered fractured shoulder
'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.
NI holiday hotspots put on alert, swathe of warnings as subtropical storm nears
Civil Defence urges campers to hatch a wet weather plan head of 30 hr-plus deluge.
One dead, seven others injured in crash that closed SH2 near Waihi for hours
Two other people remain in a critical condition, police say.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into water near Ōpōtiki
Police said one person was treated with CPR but died at the scene about 4pm today
'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter found
It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.
'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured five
A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.
Scientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspot
Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.
'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one day
Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
Drink-drive shame: More than 100 motorists a month caught in Tauranga and Western Bay
Police will breath test ‘anywhere and any time’.
Brothers sculpt epic two-metre high sandcastle over 10 hours on Boxing Day
The sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.
Sunshine and thunder: Flights grounded as electrical storms batter top of North Island
Fresh severe thunderstorm alerts continue to be issued this evening.
Cat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade Me
Not every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.
Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
Heavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.
'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocks
The 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.
Revealed: What’s behind ram raid rampage? TikTok and adrenaline
Police papers say young ram-raiders not in gangs, but follow influential ringleaders.
'Every drop of rain is just so scary': Living on a knife’s edge in Bay of Plenty
Sandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.