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'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.
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One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
Sport news
SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
Looking for night owls, for daytime patrolling too
Community patrol volunteer numbers have dwindled to 14.
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Business
$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
Mark Cairns pulls out of 'farcical' process for Fletcher Building chairperson
Fletcher Building is missing key leaders.
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
Chilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.
Lifestyle
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Car news & advice
Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch
The Collecting Cars Coffee Run is back, this time with an event in Christchurch as well.
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
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Rural news
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks
Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”