'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues
The search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.
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Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.
Tauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder charges
Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.
Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’
Shark sighting closes holiday hotspot
The 1.5 metre bronze whaler was spotted swimming near the flags.
Watch: Footage emerges of crash that toppled power pole, downing live wires
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, which closed the road for a time.
Daisy the great white drops in at Waihi Beach
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'Absolutely flat out': Huge increase in struggling households needing support
One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.
Local Focus: Destination skatepark funding hits $3.2 million
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Grieving mum speaks out about identifying son's body in morgue
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Tauranga bouncy castle incident: Person suffered fractured shoulder
'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.
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'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter found
It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.
'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured five
A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.
Scientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspot
Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.
New Year’s horror: Bouncy castle blows away - five injured
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
New Year horror as bouncy castle blows away; one person hospitalised
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
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Weather: North of country swelters in 29C heat
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'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one day
Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.
Pūhoi to Warkworth? Which big motorway projects will be open for summer?
Aucklanders face travel delays this summer, Wellingtonians get a new highway out of town.
Brothers sculpt epic two-metre high sandcastle over 10 hours on Boxing Day
The sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.
Cat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade Me
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'This is it': Devastating development in writer's health battle
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Appeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustified
A Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.
‘We feel violated’: Garage hit by three smash-and-grabs in three weeks
"This is the last thing we need," says "rattled" out-of-pocket garage owner.
Flooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua
'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'
'My heart just went out to her': Wave of generosity for struggling single mum
"I just thought, ‘Everyone deserves Christmas and that little helping hand’.”
SH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4am
The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.
'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive ex
Cushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.