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Luxon announces new electric vehicle policy, Labour reveals economic plan
Luxon insists tax and legal advice backs foreign buyer policy.
The $40k rip-off: Beneficiary lied about being single
Judge jails man for offences committed over a period of four years.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Claire Trevett’s take on National’s campaign launch
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Te Purewa — the strong shoulder of his people
Te Purewa had the strength to cleanse his land of wrongful deeds.
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins promises a swift trip to India if Labour wins
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises to make Labour's first trip to India.
Finalists! Tauranga up for most beautiful city, Rotorua best loo
There are five categories, ranging from large city to tiny town, each with two finalists.
Letters to the editor: Readers react to recent bashings of teen girls in Rotorua
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Ngai Tūhoe mourns the loss of leader Paki Nikora
Ngai Tūhoe has lost a leader who put issues of tikanga and rangatiratanga first.
Hospital department 'critically short' of doctors: Three of eight positions filled
Another department had eight staff leave in just over two years, a union member says.
Tāme Iti on living with no regrets, veganism and why he said yes to Celebrity Treasure Island
"I am not the person they talk about."
Who is the fairest Kiwi town of them all? Finalists for competition announced
Keep New Zealand Beautiful has shortlisted two towns for each category for its comp.
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".
The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Liam Dann’s take on tax policies
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sky's the limit for 91-year-old's flying memoir
Jim Shaw's career took him all over the world. Now, he's written a book about his life.
Walking through the splendour of Huka Falls
Taupō's walking groups explore the district. Here's their latest adventures.
Recipe: Spiced bourbon, orange and stout cocktail
Welcome spring with this spiced cocktail, featuring bourbon and stout for a winning combo.
Charges dismissed for Whakaari / White Island owners
The owners of White Island were accused of health and safety failures before eruption.
Focus on fun and wellbeing behind dancers' success
A group of dancers from Tauhara College is gearing up for the national stage.
Williamson ‘still day-by-day’ after World Cup confirmed
Kane Williamson will be at the World Cup, but whether he'll be ready is still in the air.
'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopper
The pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.
New rooms at Taupō Hospital means more clinics and fewer trips to Rotorua
A new wing has opened at Taupō Hospital to enable more local appointments.
He thought it was the flu. Now he uses a wheelchair
A 'shock' diagnosis at 31 upended his life plan. So he remade it.
Crown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to ‘avenge’ fellow gang member
The Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.
From playing on concrete to their very first Aims Games
Students from the East Coast school Te Kura ō Manutuke are excited to be in Tauranga.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
Kōrero for pou to be erected in Italy for Monte Cassino battle
Discussions will take place with the town and its mayor on approval for the pou.
Kiri Allan opens up about mental health, 'rolling maul of yuck' year
'I’d been misdiagnosed and mis-medicated for years.'
Kiwi triathlete taken out by teammate in nasty crash
Kiwi triathlete Nicole van der Kaay suffered a nasty cycling crash in France.
Aims Games: Thousands of students party at the opening ceremony
It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.
Pensioner's two-year wait for new windows 'so we can have some warmth'
'Are you telling me that there has been a labour shortage for over the last two years?'
'Pretending to be ok': Menopause survey reveals hidden struggle
More than half of Kiwi women have severe symptoms, with 84pc impacted at work.