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Man hands stranger who 'lost everything' $100 in supermarket
'I welled up with tears in the middle of the meat department.'
NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3
With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.
'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man
The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.
Face mask businesses respond to spike in demand
Tauranga businesses are responding to a steady demand for reusable masks.
Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation
The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.
Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan
Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.
Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges
A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.
Exclusive: The rise, and demise, of Todd Muller's political career and what's next
Todd Muller talks about quitting politics and what he really thinks of Simon Bridges.
'Highest form of assistance': Double murder witness' own sentence discounted for giving evidence in trial
Daniel de Martin was sentenced under the Arms Act 1983 in the Tauranga District Court.
Simon Bridges on what's next: 'I've found my true happiness'
The ousted leader opens up about love, family, politics and how his enemies got too cruel.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crash
Dallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.
11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River
Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare
Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport
Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
Latest: No Covid cases in the community as lockdown rumours scotched
Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.
'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed
Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.
'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans
A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.
Almost 50 per cent of Tauranga port workers unvaccinated
However, a major push to get them their jabs is planned for next week
Cold, hungry and shaking: Teens lucky to be found in Kaimai Range
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
Eight Covid MIQ cases, Govt's plan to re-open the border
There are currently three people in hospital, including a UN worker.
Luxury lodges, Rotorua redwoods, surf spot road trips: Mere Boynton's life in travel
The Soprano/actor shares her favourite Aotearoa New Zealand holiday memories.
Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick
The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.
Solo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housing
Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.
Editorial: Unvaccinated port workers inconceivable
EDITORIAL: We have health & safety conditions to protect workers in hazardous situations.
Only half of contracted port workers vaccinated - Hipkins
"It is the contracted workers ... proving the most challenging and difficult to budge."
Tauranga port's exposure to Covid ship erodes faith in system - port chair
NZ's busiest port needs to be able to rely on Govt border security advice, says chairman.
Covid-19: All port workers test negative as Rio de la Plata leaves
The container ship, which left the area overnight, has infected crew on board.