Bay of Plenty woman celebrates $500k Strike win with a family lunch
She bought her ticket after work and found out she won later that night.
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Traffic flowing again after Hewletts Rd breakdown caused major delays
Both lanes are now open.
'All I need is a good rest': 70yo goes from living in a cold car to a warm home
Four elderly homeless women now have a safe place to call home at Whare Kaa.
Employers attitudes big barrier to disabled employment
"It’s just about being flexible, accommodating and willing."
Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day will support the more than 25,000 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer this year.
Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter
An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?
'Too busy to eat or drink': How often hospital's wards were over capacity in 2022
The nursing union says nurses are "at breaking point" due to the impact.
Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules
Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.
Watch: Sparks fly at meeting as Tolley orders 'disorderly' ex-councillor to leave
Security was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.
'Cop-out': Calls for 'lethargic' Crown to break Treaty settlement stalemate
'We're getting grumpy. We’ve been protesting since the start of 2016.'
Kaimai quiz night attendees disgusted over group’s KKK costumes
An attendee claims the group was commended on their dedication to their costumes.
Heavy rains, strong winds expected in eastern Bay of Plenty
A heavy rain warning is in place for the eastern Bay.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
Dairy farmer 'feeling the pinch' after second Fonterra payout cut
Dairy farmer Shannon Munro says she could lose up to $150,000 for the year.
Stadium decision: Council denies 10 requests to speak at meeting
Those turned down wanted to give their views on the proposal.
'Not a huge surprise': Ten Te Pāti Māori election signs vandalised in Tauranga
The misspelt word "raciest" has been spray painted on some of the defaced signs.
Tauranga council debt levels 'concerning', says union
But commission chair says debt numbers used are inaccurate and “significantly overstated”.
Mark Lister: Dealing with the dairy downturn
OPINION: This is a timely reminder of the need to hedge our bets.
Four top chefs share their number-one tip for home cooks
They will exhibit at the Tauranga Food Show, which marks its 10th anniversary next week.
'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
Eastern link night closures coming up
The closure will enable the movement of bridge beams.
The Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on Labour’s woes
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
NZ's first Woolworths (2.0): Supermarket reopening 'a special moment'
The store is the first of the country's 194 supermarkets to make the change to Woolworths.
Whakatōhea’s Treaty Settlement Bill gets first reading in Parliament
Whānau and dignitaries gathered to witness a pivotal moment in the Iwi's history.
Dairy's 'perfect storm': Farmers steeling for downturn say pain will be widespread
'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'
'Almost paralysing': She thought she had dementia at 36. But it was something else
'I would just freeze and have no idea what we were just talking about.'
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's table
The vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.
Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer
People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.
'Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell booze
The business suffered a 'shock-horror moment' after losing its liquor licence.
Sold Out take top spot at Bandquest competition
Young musicians in the Bay of Plenty have taken the spotlight this week.