'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years
Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'
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$23.5m road project begins in Ōmokoroa
Work is expected to be complete in late 2024/early 2025.
'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman
Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.
Liquor store broken into after earlier vandalism
Bottles of spirits and gift baskets were taken.
'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on
'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'
Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
‘Waste of money’: Monster truck show leaves crowd fuming and children bored
Children and adults were left underwhelmed at a monster truck show in Tauranga last night.
How long it takes first-home buyers to save enough for a deposit revealed
The percentage of income now needed to service a mortgage is about 70 per cent.
Chamber boss: The key to speeding up NZ’s infrastructure delivery
Matt Cowley discusses the effect Cyclone Gabrielle has had on our infrastructure,
Tackling truancy needs community approach
OPINION: Being at school is not just about the academic learning in the classroom.
'Disappointing': Ombudsman rules health agency provided 'incomplete' OIA response to MP
Dr Shane Reti has received an apology for what he believes is a 'serious matter'.
'Very withdrawn': Mothers on perinatal depression as exhibition launches next month
One mother said it was “really difficult” to get out of bed and do the housework.
'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project
The sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.
Changes to surf lifeguard patrols prompt warning for beachgoers
Swimmers are advised to swim where patrols are and not alone.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
The MetService warns of potential severe thunderstorms for the Bay of Plenty today.
Tommy Wilson: Te Matatini serves as a benchmark and a beacon
OPINION: Te Matatini showcases another avenue for our kids to explore their identity.
Public Health issues warnings for Ohau Channel and part of Kaituna River
Public health warning has been issued for Lake Ohau channel.
'Totally storm fatigued': Residents told to stay vigilant as more rain bears down
The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.
Opinion: Our already anxious country is about to come under a lot more pressure
OPINION: We will do what we can to get through this hard time together.
This 'gentle' hound was mauled on the beach - why his owner is 'grateful' to the attacking dog's owners
The dog will be put down after the owner “voluntarily surrendered ownership” to council.
'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding
'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'
WorkSafe opens investigation into fatality at kiwifruit orchard
The investigation could take up to 12 months.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
Thunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.
Tree belt blaze a burning mystery
Fire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.
Brassed off: ‘Idiot’ steals and damages Barmy Army's iconic trumpet
The group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.
'High level of brutality and callousness': Double homicide appeal dismissed
Samuel Fane's lawyer appealed both the convictions and sentence.
Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames
Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Jo Raphael: We must take the bad with the good - we can handle it
OPINION: These days it’s like we’re all punching bags.
Opinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police time
OPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.
'This accident has changed our lives forever': Man crushed by falling skip bin
'This is not the man I married, lived with and loved, this has changed our lives forever'
Local Focus: Piha surf comp relocated to Mt Maunganui
Junior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.
'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000
The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.
A psychologist's opinion: The emotional aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We must allow space and time for processing the events of the past few days.