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Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Rotorua Woolworths workers walk off job
"We are still miles apart from the company."
'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.
'It's hard right now': The hunt for affordable rentals
The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.
Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.
'Highly careless or even negligent': Farm manager fined $52k for effluent pollution
An experienced Bay of Plenty farm manager has been fined for illegal effluent discharge.
'Mighty dream': Bid to build cancer lodge near hospital hits hurdles
Some people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.
Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.
Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
OPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory
Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.
Flights resume after volcanic cloud billows from Whakaari/White Island
A column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.
'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.
Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister
OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.
'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuser
The man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.
Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do
Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.
85 gifts of life: How a hospital job made him a blood donor
'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.
Who killed toddler Sadie-Leigh? Tears as jury return verdict in just 20 minutes
The 17-month-old died from 'catastrophic' head injuries in 2019.
New camera keeping an eye on Whakaari/White Island
The camera looks west giving another view of the volcano.
Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
'Like a high-speed car accident': Expert on toddler's fatal head injuries
Adrian Clancy allegedly caused Sadie-Leigh's brain bleeds, swelling and skull fractures.
Why a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her over
How two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.
Huge $333k windfall for BoP Lotto punters
A Lotto player from Tauranga has won $333,333.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.