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Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer
The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.
Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'
The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.
Salary movers and shakers: Top 10 jobs that are paying more
Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.
'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ
Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
SH2 back open after 'serious' Karangahake Gorge crash
Indications are the crash involving two cars has resulted in serious injuries, police say.
Opinion: Might be time to think twice about that Covid sickie
Opinion: What's the harm in a fake rapid antigen test and a week at home, you ask? Plenty.
Staff shortage: Customers' wallets could bear the brunt of tourism and hospo vacancies
Businesses are working to balance absorbing costs and passing it on to customers.
Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary
Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.
Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property
Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.
Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis
The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'
'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths
One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.
Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising
Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed
It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.
Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Luke Kirkness: Police need to be respected more and the buck stops with us
Luke Kirkness says police in NZ don't deserve to be spat at, bitten or hit.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target
'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.
Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary
Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.
Impounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral procession
The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.
Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery
The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
Bit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.
Tauranga homicide: Family says gang members created 'absolute mayhem' after bursting into home
Mitchell Te Kani, 51, has been described by an uncle as a family-orientated man.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.