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Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ
Those districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.
Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'
Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn
High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.
Koha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s tech
A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.
Crash causing traffic delays on SH29A
Google’s live traffic reporting showed delays in the area.
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
Shane Te Pou: Where to next for Tauranga - a developers' dream or a city for everyone?
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Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Dancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson
Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience so far.
Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules
Mayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.
Gear up for Tauranga’s first Cyclocross
Summerhill MTB Park is preparing to host the event on July 21.
$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikes
NZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.
Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected
Bay Karts, at Mount Maunganui, will be closing its doors on July 21.
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Watch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?
Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
Hitting the refresh button: New look for hotel's guest rooms
Millennium stays committed to sustainability during refurbishment