Final week of round one kicks off this weekend
The emphasis is all about momentum heading into the championship that begins next week.
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100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.
Injured man rescued from ravine
It took crews almost seven hours to reach him because of poor weather and rough terrain.
Family of 8 with premature babies living in motel
A family of eight, including premature twins, are living in emergency accommodation.
Rescuers drop into ravine for injured man
Rescuers drop 100m down Bay of Plenty ravine to reach man with broken leg.
Teacher censured for Facebook links, 'Māori way' sleepovers with students
Tribunal has found that her actions breached "professional boundaries".
Victims reluctant to talk after violent robbery
Six people were injured in a violent robbery yesterday in Murupara.
Weekly rents hit new records across NZ
National median weekly rents in New Zealand hit a record of $475 in the month of April.
Six dead within 41 hours: Families destroyed after horror weekend on roads
Six people lost their lives following crashes around the country this weekend.
One dead as motorcycle and van collide
A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to the scene and the road is closed.
Search and rescue drill turns into real deal
Four lost trampers have been found during a training exercise.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Myrtle rust found in central Whanganui
Myrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.
Tauranga MP slams council support for regional fuel tax
Tauranga may follow Auckland's lead and introduce a regional fuel tax
'Frightening' wind causes chaos in Pyes Pa
Strong wind has knocked down fences in Tauranga
Tauranga workers trapped by floodwaters
Part of Tauranga has flooded in a weather event described as the worst seen for 5 years.
Tempers flare at Tauranga hīkoi at Parliament
300 people from Tauranga iwi in Wellington are protesting a Deed of Settlement.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
'More buyers than listings' sees property prices surge 12.2 pct in Tauranga
Tauranga's median house price increased 3.1 per cent April 2017 to $655,000 last month.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
Historian Buddy Mikaere on keeping the past in the present
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
Friends recall David Kuka, the man murdered in a case of 'mistaken identity'
David Kuka was killed in Tauranga in February. This week more information was revealed.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Museum, abortion, Māori wards, labour
Letters to the editor: Museum, Maori wards, abortion and the BOP's labour shortage.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Lucky escape after car and train crash on SH2
All four occupants were able to get out of the car and were uninjured.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: Bay of Plenty players named in NZ Under-20 squad
Kaleb Trask and Tevita Mafileo selected for NZ Under-20 team for World Rugby Championship.
Shot execution-style: Victim's family speak of heartbreak
David Kuka's grieving family speaks out