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Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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'We're being generous': Marae sets deadline for heavy industry retreat
'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Many are struggling': The lengths tenants will go to pay the rent
How far would you go to save money if you couldn't pay your rent?
Dives planned today to inspect stricken ship's steering
The ship came perilously close to Mauao yesterday after suffering engine failure.
Contractor says Bella Vista properties had multiple issues
"We were quite pushed to get jobs done. The dates were changing a lot as well."
Bay Dreams 2021 first line-up announced
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Rise in protection orders paints gruesome picture
Urgent protection orders on the rise but what picture of the Bay does that paint?
New Zealand ski fields set for good dumping of snow
Queenstown is down for 75cm of snow over the next three days.
More unsettled weather expected next week
Strong cold southerlies will spread over the country during Wednesday and Thursday.
'So much pain': The road from hell and the $25,000 ticket needed to get out
The culprit behind 29 years of agony.
Local Focus: Tauranga electorate explained
What does Tauranga need from the general election? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Not the traditional choice': Lizzie Marvelly on her new museum role
Marvelly appointment a big step towards museum's reopening.
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
'Horrifying': How a police dog named after Richie McCaw was stabbed in the line of duty
Cop discovers pool of blood on his 'best mate' after dramatic chase .
Bella Vista trial: $70k handshake and forgery claims as blame game continues
The trial enters its fifth day after resuming from a Covid-19 enforced break.
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained
All you need to know about the BOP electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explained
All you need to know about the BOP electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tourist bus crash: Details of five deaths revealed
The driver charged over the deaths of five tourists in a crash has appeared in court.
Local Focus: The East Coast explained
What makes East Coast tick and who will they vote for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Spaceship-looking clouds form over Bay of Plenty
The clouds made for jaw-dropping sight over Bay of Plenty this evening.
Building Bridges: Muller promotes ex-leader in Nats reshuffle
Paula Bennett is going but has Todd Muller found a place for Simon Bridges?
One dead after tractor incident in Ohauiti, Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the address shortly before 6.30pm
Bella Vista trial: Left out of pocket, with no Code of Compliance
The Bella Vista trial enters its third day.
Whakaari/White Island survivor recalls skin falling off her hands
Survivor reveals the hurdles she has overcome during the last six months of her recovery.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
'There were obvious areas of concern': Bella Vista Homes worries revealed
The trial surrounding failed Bella Vista Homes Limited continues.
Man's death after being injured in custody a police failure, authority finds
The man, known as Mr X, was taken into police custody in October 2017.
Local Focus: Turning the first sod for new Pāpāmoa Catholic school
Foundation works due to begin this week. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
State Highway 25A, Kopu to Hikuai partially reopens
A detour was in place but motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible.