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Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Ronny Okeke death: Police examine Kaimai scene where body was found
A large police presence has been reported in the Kaimai Ranges this afternoon.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.
'Huge opportunity': Rotorua hosts major events trade show
'It’s just so good for us as an industry to know each other.'
Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.
Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
Kindy teachers hit out over planned ECE changes
'It’s well accepted that good quality early childhood education has a big impact.'
'I pushed so hard': Tauranga's Hannah Berry claims biggest title of career
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Dad diagnosed with fatal condition on birthday: 'I’m pretty much a body in a chair now'
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Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding
MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.
'Balanced and agile': How much are councils and government departments using AI?
'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'
Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.
Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies
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Editorial: Hurricanes v Chiefs kicks off at right time thanks to wrong schedule
OPINION: Rugby is making way for league in the preferred TV slot today.
'Deeply disturbed': Teachers and students allegedly assaulted by 13-year-old girl
School to build front gate to protect students after five incidents in about five weeks.
Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster
Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.
Ball on a budget: How school students are keeping costs low
They kept their budgets low last year and have many tips on how others could do the same.
Dancing diary: personalities revealed and bones left intact during week six
What an eclectic bunch of dancers we are.
'I couldn’t say no': Dancers in for a good cause
Q & A with one of the couples who are Dancing for Hospice.
'Sad day': Michael Hill Jewellers' Whakatāne store to close due to high crime
The store added extra security aids including fog cannons and additional security cameras.
Builder sentenced for forgery, pretending to be licensed
He provided false and misleading information on three separate jobs.
'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drain
The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.
'It was everywhere': Single mum's fight to survive 'aggressive' cancer for her children
'There were so many times I just wanted to give up - and I didn’t because of my kids.'
'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street
Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash region: Be prepared, councils warn
Several heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.
Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers
Mayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.
'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire
Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.
More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.