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Indigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chief

In a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.

'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dying

Funeral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.

Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech Insider

Could Air NZ be following a previous path in finding its new CEO?

Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge

Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.

Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents

Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.

Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim

The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.

How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers

Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.

Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works

The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.

Local election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting day

Nominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.

'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash out

And a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.

Shane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuse

A recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.

Tauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood

Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.

Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan

Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.

More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat

'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'

League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend

Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community

The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.

Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness

Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.