Whangamatā Harbour spill: Salvage operation underway for leaking vessel
Investigations suggest there has not been a significant amount of diesel discharged.
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Two stricken ships, one leaking diesel fuel, in the Coromandel Peninsula
Commercial liner and yacht in trouble in two separate incidents.
Dentists run off their feet but fear rapid drop-off
There are fears people will put off essential treatment causing problems down the track.
Man arrested after body found at Waihau Bay address
A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Firefighter broke ribs, punctured lung in lockdown rescue
Bruce was helping in a lockdown rescue when helicopter basket swung towards his head.
Go NZ!: An artsy weekend in Bay of Plenty
Discover the best of the Bay of Plenty's theatres, galleries and experiences.
Watch: Dramatic police shootout caught on camera
Footage includes cops shooting out the back window of car being stolen.
John Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographer
John Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.
Is opening for Queen's Birthday worth it?
Extra costs of public holiday trade is putting businesses off opening this weekend.
Proposed $75 million Omokoroa town centre met with mixed reactions
Cafes, shops and offices would be part of staged development.
From lavish parties to a prison cell: Head Hunters' $1m man jailed for 12 years
Head Hunter boasted of making $10,000 every day from meth. Now he's going to prison.
John Tamihere: National 'pushing Māori' away
But Māori Party co-leader says they won't rule out working with the party.
Deals aplenty for long weekend domestic travellers
Queen's Birthday weekend bargains galore on tourism activities, campervans and hotels.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen's Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness
Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.
Local Focus: Kiwis rediscovering the joys of campgrounds
Big turnout expected for Queen’s Birthday weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pursuit shootout: Police fired back at driver during chase
'He nearly ran over elderly people, one man on a mobility scooter was in shock'.
School pupils, whānau resilient after eight weeks at home
Teacher Sandy Bornholdt said "it wasn't 'just in case' learning it was 'just in time'".
To the maimai, to the pond! Duck shooting season under way
Duck hunting enthusiasts were finally able to head out at the weekend.
Caught on camera: Thieves back as lockdown levels lift
As more people venture outdoors, so are thieves.
Bridges reveals silver lining to losing Nats leadership
Comments come as new leader Todd Muller reveals caucus line-up.
Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
The Head Hunter who made $1 million in three years
Bucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.
I'm your man: New National leader's promise to small businesses
Muller says as well as being Prime Minister he wants to be Small Business Minister.
Monica Cantwell killer fails in bid for freedom, again
The parole board deemed Charles John Coulam "an undue risk".
Audrey Young: For Simon Bridges, self-belief and rat-cunning weren't enough
Simon Bridges did not appear to have a jot of self-doubt, writes Audrey Young.
Whangamatā boardwalk halted - consent required after all
Construction has been halted until the issue of land ownership has been clarified.
Local Focus: Totara Street embraces crowdfunding campaign
Mount Maunganui music venue faces uncertainty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Political hari kari': Bridges 'brought leadership challenge upon himself by going public'; Bennett 'feeling confident'
Todd Muller told the caucus yesterday that the party could not win under Simon Bridges.
A quarter of Northland kids still at home
Attendance shows south-to-north pattern: 90 per cent in deep south, 75 per cent in north.
Audrey Young: The challengers to Simon Bridges - Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye
Comment: The pair who plan to take on Simon Bridges complement each other on paper.
'Appalling, immature': Councillors, mayor clash after meeting walk-out
Divisions between Tauranga City elected officials laid bare as meeting implodes.