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'I'm not afraid of crying': Couple step up to help 140 Kiwi kids
Robin and Kahu Grace have looked after other people's kids for six years.
Motels reap millions from emergency housing
Almost half of the top 20 providers were paid $100,000-plus in less than three years.
Mayoral hopeful's Auckland home hits market again
"Frankly, we don't want to sell it. We've got a very good offer for it right now."
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Beating the odds: The man who's living 8 years on from terminal diagnosis
"When I heard the news I genuinely thought I was going to die the next week."
Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp
Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Once in a blood moon: Cold Chisel heading for NZ
Waitangi eve the 'perfect day' for show, says Jimmy Barnes.
$16m lawsuit: Mt Maunganui leaky building heads for 10-week trial
Scope of claim revealed: 12 parties involved in $16m Mt Maunganui claim
Cold Chisel announce NZ show with The Mutton Birds
A beloved Kiwi band will support the Aussie rock outfit at their Tauranga show.
A Summer's Day Disco 2020 - all the details announced
A Summer's Day Disco returns to Mount Maunganui in 2020.
Women denied treatment for gynaecological conditions
Women with "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions are being turned away.
Only in West Auckland: Hilarious election billboard goes viral
"Truest thing I've seen on a billboard."
Mentally ill man who killed father detained in psychiatric hospital
Wayne Church was washing dishes when he was stabbed four times with a butcher's knife.
Local Focus: Could this be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?
Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Simon Bridges channels Elvis for supporters
National leader conjured whistles from crowd as he sang Elvis classic "Love Me Tender".
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all
One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.
Body on a boat: Member of public's desperate CPR effort in vain
Police investigating the death of boatie at Mount Maunganui.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
The pros and cons of meat-free diets
Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?
Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
'Road rage': Council candidate admits assaulting elderly woman
'Is this even a story?' says candidate who pushed elderly lady.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dirty politics': Councillors hit back at attack ad
Two Tauranga city councillors targeted in a full-page attack ad have hit back.
Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies
The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car
Officers were called to the scene on Seaforth Rd last night
'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants
Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.
'I feel honoured to captain her': On board Captain Cook's replica ship Endeavour
A replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour has sailed from Tauranga to Gisborne.
Measles-infected Air NZ passenger landed in Tauranga
A person infected with measles flew from Auckland to Tauranga last month.