Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
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Local Focus: 'Something special is happening here'
He had a 4000-vote lead over Greg Brownless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bequeathed sewing machine sparks fashion career
Taongahuia Maxwell is a fashion designer who embraces her Māori culture.
'I'm not afraid of crying': Couple step up to help 140 Kiwi kids
Robin and Kahu Grace have looked after other people's kids for six years.
Motels reap millions from emergency housing
Almost half of the top 20 providers were paid $100,000-plus in less than three years.
Zizi Sparks: Why the All Blacks losing the World Cup won't be so bad
COMMENT: Why dwell on the losses when there's so much to celebrate?
Mayoral hopeful's Auckland home hits market again
"Frankly, we don't want to sell it. We've got a very good offer for it right now."
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Why gang member numbers have risen 30 per cent
Political leaders and senior police speak out.
Beating the odds: The man who's living 8 years on from terminal diagnosis
"When I heard the news I genuinely thought I was going to die the next week."
Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp
Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Once in a blood moon: Cold Chisel heading for NZ
Waitangi eve the 'perfect day' for show, says Jimmy Barnes.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
PM says Eugenie Sage's ministerial Land Information portfolio is safe
National says Sage should lose the Land Information portfolio, but PM says it is safe.
Women denied treatment for gynaecological conditions
Women with "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions are being turned away.
Local Focus: Could this be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?
Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Simon Bridges channels Elvis for supporters
National leader conjured whistles from crowd as he sang Elvis classic "Love Me Tender".
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all
One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.
Body on a boat: Member of public's desperate CPR effort in vain
Police investigating the death of boatie at Mount Maunganui.
Kevin Hollingsworth - it's been nine years since his last meth hit's unvarnished story
It's been nine years since Kevin Hollingsworth had his last puff of P.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Exploring pros and cons of meat-free diets
Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?
The pros and cons of meat-free diets
Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?
Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
'Road rage': Council candidate admits assaulting elderly woman
'Is this even a story?' says candidate who pushed elderly lady.
Rotorua motels making millions from emergency housing
The Government is spending millions of dollars more on emergency accommodation.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dirty politics': Councillors hit back at attack ad
Two Tauranga city councillors targeted in a full-page attack ad have hit back.
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car
Officers were called to the scene on Seaforth Rd last night
'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants
Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.