'Significant milestone': First batch of product to be distributed from $400m Gib facility
The Tauriko facility's output will kickstart its continuous supply of plasterboard for NZ.
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Fuel prices are set to increase by 29 cents per litre from July 1.
Vehicle spiked after dairy robbery
A group of people have entered the store and allegedly demanded items, police say.
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The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
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Businesses claim they have been 'barricaded' from their customers.
'Skint': Lawyer who embezzled thousands from clients wants to practice again
Struck-off lawyer hasn't apologised nor repaid stolen money.
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Pharmacist 'baffled' as city given cold shoulder in winter health initiative
The initiative aims to increase access to pharmacists and reduce pressure on hospitals.
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'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
How a teacher's ‘random idea’ is now helping thousands of kids each year
"I am one of those people that thinks don’t just complain about it, do something"
Further slips close Coromandel highway
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
Bay jewellers damaged in attempted burglary
'Senseless' break-in causes thousands in damage.
Waihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”
Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.
New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say
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Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal
Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.
'Next level': Special Olympian brings home gold, bronze medals
“You just feel that these World Summer Games are next level."
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
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"The city is ready and able to capitalise on the pent-up demand ..."
Watch: Tractor and shelter belt fire near Tauranga
Fire and Emergency staff at the scene of a shelter belt and tractor blaze in Whakamarama.
Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.
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Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Are boring rugby matches driving fans away? Ian Foster doesn't think so
Former All Blacks coaches have spoken out about what they believe is dull rugby.
'It was all an accident': Dame Lynley Dodd on how Hairy Maclary was born
'I absolutely didn’t think I’d still be talking about Hairy 40 years later.'
'So many near-misses': 120 fines in 42 hours on 'chaotic' rat-run as safety fears rise
Businesses say some drivers are using the wrong side of the road or mounting footpaths.
City's potential $2.8b future: Extra 30,000 homes, 11,000 jobs, six-lane highway
But some of those living in the heart of the proposed changes say don’t go far enough.
Celebrating a 'rare' and 'highly respected' health leader
'Māori staff still remember him, and they’ve gone on to be national leaders.'
'Gang-related' brawl: Two more men face rioting and wounding charges in court
Police opposed bail for the pair.
Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."
Sports fields closed after heavy rain
Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.