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'We toiled over your name' - Tāmati Coffey and husband name baby
The Labour MP said he and his husband had 10 good reasons for choosing the name.
'No relief in sight': Trade leaders concerned as worker shortage bites
The worker shortage is described as a looming problem that is only going to get worse.
Second arrest following Taupō jewellery store heist
The attempted robbery of a central Taupo jeweller took place on Monday.
The bright-eye, paralysed pup given another chance at life
The SPCA's largest annual fundraiser will take place at the start of next month.
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
Mako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermen
Species's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.
Money laundering: Would you pay $80 rent for a wash house bedroom?
The bad news is the other tenants need to use the washing machine on Saturdays.
Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
NZTA pulls plug on Bayfair underpass
The Bay Link project will now return to the original plan.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Tai Mitchell redemption for Tauranga West
For the third consecutive year, Te Puke and Tauranga West met in the Tai Mitchell final.
Police concerned over missing woman last seen in Omokoroa
She was known to have been driving a black Porsche Cayenne
Rents 'skyrocket' while millions is spent on emergency housing
Millions of dollars is being spent on emergency housing as Rotorua rents skyrocket.
Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
Taupō residents evacuate their homes after subsidence overnight
Water tankers and portaloos have been brought on site for affected residents.
Soaking wet: Deluge to start the day, more to come
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland.
Child, 2, locked in stifling hot daycare
Daycare head teacher left 2-year-old asleep when she locked up and went home.
Man arrested following death of Te Puke man
The 21-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court this month
Police called after attempt to trespass Minister
Andrew Little says a "trespass notice" he was given in the Bay of Plenty was meaningless.
Two men arrested in Tauranga for possession of ephedrine
The amount of ephedrine could have produced up to 18.75kg of methamphetamine.
Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills
Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.
Commercial land shortage: 'Tauranga can't keep growing'
Tauranga/Mount Maunganui reclaimed the survey's top spot, with a net positive 59 per cent
KidsCan filling the tummies of Tauranga kids
KidsCan helps 10 schools in Tauranga, filling hungry tummies and providing clothing, too.
Surreal! Kayakers close run-in with orca in Bay of Plenty
Swimming under and around the kayaks has left the paddlers in awe.
In or out? Landlords comply or sell ahead of insulation D-day
The legislation comes into effect today, July 1
Volcanic alert level lowered on Whakaari
The Volcanic Alert Level on Whakaari White Island has returned to 1.
Banning the bag: Going plastic-free, how hard can it be?
You'd think someone who works with newspapers daily could make a rubbish bag out of one.
Police name missing Katikati fisherman as search continues
The police dive squad are no longer involved in the search mission.
Couple in 'shock' after two die in garage crash
The couple were woken by a 'bang' in the early hours of this morning.
Two people killed after car hits garage
Two people have died after a car struck a garage in the western Bay of Plenty.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.