Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better
Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.
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Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Boris Johnson's resignation 'inevitable', says former British MP in NZ
A Bay of Plenty-based former British MP thinks Johnson will try to remain party leader.
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
Did you drive through the Lake Rd eruption? What you need to do
On Wednesday, mud, steam and water were seen spurting out in Lakes Rd in Rotorua
Exemption sought: Major housing developments at risk from new Govt rules
Leader warns of even higher house prices, more homelessness and workers driven from city.
Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised
The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.
Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash
The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.
'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll
Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.
'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police
'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.
Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan
Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.
'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
Taking it to the limit: Many Kiwis give up grog only after suffering serious consequences
Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.
'Gasping for air': Feverish 2-year-old waits 10 hours in hospital ED
Lakes DHB says its emergency departments are under 'significant pressure'.
Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back
A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.
Comment | Let MPs share controversial views - then let the voters decide
OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.
SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.
'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'
OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".
Meet the hidden workers who keep Tauranga's exports trucking along
The "dangerous business" you've never heard of that keeps Tauranga's exports running
Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?
The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?
Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans
Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.