'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girl
A pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.
NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
On the Up: Jim Coe personifies Mr Counties
Jim Coe has played a key role in helping Karioitahi beach get a new surf club.
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.
On The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' career
The model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.
On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter
'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'
Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”
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'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates
Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.
'Good bloke': Ex-minister surprised at top cop's porn allegation
Jevon McSkimming - already under criminal investigation - resigned abruptly yesterday.
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Waipuna Hospice chief executive on its financial 'struggle'
Waipuna‘s Hospice chief executive David Bryant says the organisation is at “crisis” point with a funding shortfall of $8.1m this financial year.
Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ for crayfish
A new initiative to enhance the resilience of marine life to the effects of climate change and human impact has launched this week in Tauranga Harbour. Video / Deep Dive Division
Casey Brady walks with assistance eight years after paralysing back injury
Brady was told in 2017 she wouldn't walk again due to a spinal cord injury. Video / Supplied
New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.
Preschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate Pā
A positive example of free meals helping kids and community.
Major drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port
129 bricks of cocaine, each up to 1kg, found in two containers.
BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms
A severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.
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Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
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Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Court awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building case
A couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.
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Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?
Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.
NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
Business
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.
Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
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Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.
Opinion
Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.
First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.
Rural news
Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
Greytown teen named Dairy Trainee of the Year
'He has a broad knowledge and he’s a hard worker.'
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Audi S6 e-tron Avant first drive: left of centre
Left-hand drive S6 e-tron is doing the rounds in NZ. We drive it.
S-Class rocket turns 50: the mighty Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 still stuns
A half-century since the 450 SEL 6.9 first graced the autobahn. It still looks serious.
Nissan has created a retro 1990s-style driving game - and you can play it here
Formula E-inspired game is an 8-bit-style nostalgia blast.
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