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Local Focus: Andrew Hollis on Candidate Camera

Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.

Local Focus: Sue Grey on Candidate Camera

The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.

Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?

EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?

Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?

Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.

Local Focus: Helen Houghton on Candidate Camera

New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.

Local Focus: Cameron Luxton on Candidate Camera

Act candidate Cameron Luxton wants to take the politics out of infrastructure.

Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

Tauranga builder fails with $518,000 shortfall, recession fears raised

"We are now accumulating a backlog of unfinished houses" - National MP Andrew Bayly

Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'

The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.

Salary movers and shakers: Top 10 jobs that are paying more

Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.

'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ

Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.

Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent

'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.

Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'

'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.

Tauranga byelection: Q+A with the candidates seeking Simon Bridges' seat

A teacher, retired pilot, Cabinet minister and retirees are among those running for MP.

Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property

Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.