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'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assault
The pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.
'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'
Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.
Auckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?
Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?
Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.
'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child
Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.
'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.
Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment
OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.
"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup
Athletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.
'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash
'He’s destroyed our lives.'
'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youths
Police and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.
Bay veterans have 'fallen through the cracks'
Organisations team up to find the Bay veterans falling through the cracks.
‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed upon
The judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.
Chiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clash
The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings
Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.
'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulating
A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM
'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.
Meet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 years
She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.
Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
Abuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service Medal
Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.
'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new team
How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.