Noise, drunken antics: Residents air concerns in liquor licence fight
But Hide's owner says he has no plans to become a "tavern".
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Missing man acting 'normal' day before he 'vanished'
Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his Tokoroa home on May 14 and has not been seen since.
'Why is it always the good ones?: Schoolboy killed in horror crash
Keanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.
'We love him and we just want him home': Partner of man missing a month speaks out
Shane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.
Leaked document: College says gender identity should align with biological sex
Pride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.
One minute the dad of four was doing dishes. Then, he 'vanished'
The disappearance of Shane Edwards, 42, a month ago has his family and police stumped.
Latest: Police following two potential sightings of missing man Shane Edwards
Shane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.
Mount Maunganui crash: Tractor driver seriously injured, police search for stolen ute driver
Police need the public's help to locate the driver of a stolen ute involved in a crash.
'Be very vigilant': Woman's warning after four unauthorised purchases in fortnight
'It is just lucky that I had a little bit of savings ... I would have been screwed.'
Local Focus: Tauranga byelection candidates talk traffic
It's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?
College may face 'formal intervention' over controversial marriage claim
The ministry has also revealed it told the college a month ago to remove the line.
Western BOP homicide: Police name man found dead
A forensic scene examination continues at the property in Whakamārama today
5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem College
The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.
Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field
The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.
Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000
One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.
Threats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three years
Anti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Complaints about behaviour of nude bathers on Pāpāmoa Beach revealed
Nude bathing isn't illegal but there have been complaints about it.
Not your traditional comic: Josh Thomson on stage fright, how 7 Days helped shape a cultural identity
NZers now embrace comedians after tall poppy syndrome in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Hacking victim gets money back but calls for more protection
A Rotorua woman whose bank account was hacked has been reimbursed the stolen refunds.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Meet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui home
Pip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.
Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises
Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.
Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen
'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'
Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'
Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.
Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht
An investigation was launched following the incident.