Weather clears as Easter ends
The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter
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The science behind the 30m spider web
A 30-metre weave of cobweb in Papamoa has been described as "spider bum parachutes".
Best of NZ's young jazz musos revealed
Cyclone Cook disrupted the National Youth Jazz Competition - but the bands played on.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mini convoy makes money for charity
63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mini convoy hits the road to raise money for charity
63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Book sale bonanza in BOP
A popular local book sale opened this Easter weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZH Local Focus: Book sale bonanza in the Bay
A popular local book sale opened this Easter weekend, with crowds jostling for collector's items. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man goes back to sleep after big bang
Man got shock of his life when a tree hit his caravan, but he didn't lose sleep over it.
Drug-driver crash: Grief as partner killed
Severely injured man opens up on personal struggles after crash caused by impaired driver.
Cyclone Cook: Riders on the storm
Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.
Officials defend Cyclone Cook warnings
Aucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.
Cyclone Cook: Region by region
White Island saw wind gusts of 200km/h during Cyclone Cook.
'Power lines down, trees down'
Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence: be prepared
Authorities warn Bay of Plenty residents to be prepared.
Chaos at supermarkets as cyclone nears
People are stocking up ahead of the storm and long weekend.
Major school closures: Full list
Many schools have closed their doors today as wild weather looms.
Visitors fill city despite bad weather
Accommodation across the Bay is booked out for the long weekend.
Tauranga's P problem 'bigger than Rena'
Tauranga's meth problem is spiralling into an issue bigger than the Rena disaster.
JPC students wow judges at speech contest
Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Edgecumbe woman warned authorities before wall breach
She says she called multiple times to tell them the flood wall woudn't hold up - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Edgecumbe business owners yet to get financial relief
An Edgecumbe business owner is worried he won't cope financially after a flood ravaged the town, evacuating all its residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Facebook's new tool to help SMEs
Facebook has announced a new tool to help small businesses with their marketing strategy.
Soaring rents may force kindergarten to close
Soaring rents may force kindergarten closure
Employee fined for bidding against boss
Ex-employee of Sunair must pay $66,600 after bidding against his boss for a contract.
Tauranga waterfront transformed
Tauranga's new-look waterfront has been formally blessed amid rain this morning.
Woman's attacker jailed after six years
Justice served for Tauranga woman who started private prosecution against attacker.
Busker raises $500 for Edgecumbe flood aid
Kraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.
Skimming gang targets Tauranga
A skimming gang appears to have been operating in Tauranga during the weekend.
Information black hole riles residents
Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.
Watch NZH Local Focus: No entry to Edgecumbe
Mayor Tony Bonne speaks to Local Focus about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.