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Mount revealed as cemetery
An old postcard has revealed skeletons under the Mt Maunganui beach and an academic says a new bill would allow access to be restricted.
New kids on the block
Fashion is all about the new, so who are the latest designers to be showcasing their collections at NZ Fashion Week? We find out more about the new generation of designers, set to show next Tuesday.
<i>Tay Street Beach Cafe</i>, Mt Maunganui
A local haunt proves just as popular with visiting companions.
Worker tumbles 40m from Mount summit
A 63-year-old council contractor survived a 40m plunge down a sheer rock face from the peak of Mt Maunganui.
Car death: 'Any other kid, you'd be in jail'
A judge says a man who killed his younger brother in a drunken car-surfing accident would be behind bars if it was 'someone else's kid'.
Carter's business runs out of gas
All Black Dan Carter's foray into fashion has almost run out of gas with two more of his clothing stores closing.
Toddler's sudden death came without warning
Parents mourning the loss of their 22-month-old daughter to suspected meningococcal disease say the illness came without warning.
Police 'testing courts' in drugs case - lawyers
An barrister says charges against gardening equipment suppliers may be difficult to prove.
15 appear in court after massive drugs bust
Fifteen men arrested on drugs charges have been remanded on bail until next month.
It's Cannabis & Co - cops
An indoor gardening chain would not have made a profit if it hadn't knowingly supplied equipment and advice to cannabis growers, police say.
Tycoon's secret $5.5m pad
Motorcar magnate Colin Giltrap has made property history - paying a record $5.5 million for a luxury penthouse overlooking Mt Maunganui.