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Seven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facility
Oranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.
Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue after man slid 100m down scree-filled gully
The person had slid 100m down a scree-filled gully to the bottom.
Third person charged with murder after man found on roadside
Police earlier charged a 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man over the tragedy.
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Mix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workers
But a second man was acquitted of raping her at the end of the 2020 picking season.
'Big impact': What the return of cruise ships means for Tauranga
Local leaders welcome the economic prospects as the cruise season's first ship arrives.
Tourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workers
International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.
'I was afraid I'd murder my daughter’: Kiwis reveal what's really like to have OCD
Many sufferers can go undiagnosed for years and treatment in NZ is limited.
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'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss
A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.
Childcare charity Best Start payments to rich-list founders rocket to $37m
Rich-lister family says doubled repayment levels "unlikely to be repeated".
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.
'I was afraid I'd murder my daughter’: Kiwis reveal what's really like to have OCD
Many sufferers can go undiagnosed for years and treatment in NZ is limited.
Letters: Alfresco dining charges ‘disgusting’
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
Our community
Te Puke's Ocktoberfest raises funds for youth initiatives
The event at Te Puke Baptist Church sees increased visitors and great entertainment.
Signs are up for Katikati avo fest
Also on offer is quality food and wine with cooking demonstrations.
Dad and daughter bring home the medals
The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.
Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
A 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.
Could this be the North Island's most beautiful cycling trail?
Thompson’s Track could be North Island’s most beautiful trail, cycle group says.
Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss
A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.
Sport news
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
White Ferns win World Cup title in style
The women's team are on top of the world.
Business
Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss
A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.
Childcare charity Best Start payments to rich-list founders rocket to $37m
Rich-lister family says doubled repayment levels "unlikely to be repeated".
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.
Lifestyle
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Opinion
Lizzie Marvelly: Teens and screens - why GirlGuiding is an antidote to social media harms
OPINION: Children and young people are spending huge amounts of time on screens.
Opinion: The tax debate that won’t go away
OPINION: Capital gains tax debate resurfaces.
Rural news
Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms
A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.
'It's grown': Waikato scrub fire front now 10km wide
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Trap maker unleashes AI in the war against possums
The AI-powered traps can accurately distinguish between target and non-target species.
Car news and advice
Toyota to keep GR Supra alive as BMW Z4 faces axe
Toyota has affirmed its plans for the Supra are independent of BMW's decisions.
Ford’s Mustang GTD targets record-breaking Nurburgring lap
This could be the first American production car to break the 7-minute mark.
Alpine A110 R Ultime bids farewell to petrol power with 257kW send-off
Limited to 110 units, this exclusive version of the sports coupe made its debut in Paris.
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