'Tell them to bring their guns': Details of fatal police shooting revealed
A coroner's inquest is under way after a man was shot and killed by police in 2016.
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Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving
OPINION: Buy now, pay later can be convenient, but don't let it get out of hand.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.
Dawn Picken: Airport, racecourse should be on the table for housing
OPINION: All options should be considered for shifting people out of emergency housing
Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?
'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'
Tania's story: My best friend was not too young for bowel cancer
Tania Hilliam had stage 4 bowel cancer and a grim future. Now look at her.
'It could be anywhere': Covid data expert's warning for Bay
Close contacts in Tauranga have tested negative but the risk remains.
Truffle hunt in full swing
There are over 300 truffle farms, known as truffières, in New Zealand.
Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump
The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.
'We're ecstatic': Kane Williamson's dad on the sleepless nights leading up to historic win
Brett Williamson eventually got up at 4.30am after being bombarded with text messages.
Jo Raphael: is Working for Families tax credit really working?
OPINION: Should taxpayers be propping up working families?
'Completely different ballpark': Big boost for bus infrastructure in $3b plan
The extra money will be spent on public transport facilities and bus shelters.
Jo Raphael: Are we happy with the vaccine rollout?
OPINION: Make it as easy as possible for people to say yes.
Landlords selling up sparking fears of future slums
Landlords can lease properties to the Government through a Community Housing Provider.
Drenched: Bay of Plenty has a wet weekend
The Bay of Plenty was drenched at the beginning of this weekend.
Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.
Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
'Four times the size of Bayfair': Plans for $1b Pāpāmoa East town centre revealed
50m pool, supermarket, shops, 15,000 jobs and 11,000 new homes to be built nearby
Jo Raphael: Internet outage a perfect time to consider a digital detox
OPINION: How well could you handle a digital detox?
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Scout abuser gets more jail time
Hypervigilance, distrust and fear, before a child abuse survivor's journey to closure.
Plastic bead mystery: Rena shipwreck suspected
Volunteers believe the small plastic balls come from the Rena wreckage near Tauranga.
Roundabout location confirmed for dangerous intersection
the location is part of a transport corridor between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
Blast from the Past: $5 op shop camera photo mystery solved
Georgia Browne thought she'd scored a bargain. The camera was priceless.
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealand's rate of homelessness is shameful
OPINION: Where is the action on our homelessness issue?
'Awesome', 'wholesome': Costumes galore as 12,000 attend Armageddon event
One costume was so realistic someone called the cops to report a person carrying a gun.
Marathon champ crowned Ultimate Beast after obstacle course race
Rotorua builder takes out top win in first Ultimate Athlete event.
$10k in two weeks: Kiwi kayaker's race to reach world champs
Snook is one of only a few Kiwis hoping to compete at the world champs.
Bay of Plenty, Taupō tickets big Lotto winners this weekend
Is your ticket a winner?
'Chainsaw gun', fake firearm: People in costume spark police, AOS callouts
"This is not the first time something like this has happened" - Armageddon organiser.
Three Waters reform the 'only solution', say some in Bay
But a 'one-size-fits-all approach won't necessarily meet specific needs of our community'.
Demand for market gardeners growing
Grow-your-own food and marketing gardening is growing in momentum.
Dawn Picken: Bracing myself for an empty nest
OPINION: You know you've raised an independent soul if they flee the nest.