Into the Lions' den: Backing Steamers for final challenge
EDITORIAL: We have every confidence the boys in blue and gold will be crowned champions.
Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.
Zespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit production
It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.
New supermarket opening to start off $1b town centre project
Located within Golden Sands, the new town centre will be a significant commercial hub.
Fires, crashes and stuck budgies: Brigade to share stories at 25th celebration
Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.
Letters to the editor: Can we afford a stadium?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
New Zealand news
Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
Immigration NZ assessing visa application for far-right conspiracy theorist after Aus snub
'She seems to have an unhealthy preoccupation with Jews.'
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
Latest video
Mum who had surgery in Germany says the results have been amazing
Ten weeks post-surgery, she can eat and walk again. Video / Megan Wilson
Tauranga Art Trail montage
The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Talented 8-year-old gymnast Azaria's big dreams
Azaria Tai is 8 years old and showing a lot of potential in her gymnastics. She hopes to one day go to the Olympics and represent New Zealand. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
Pawprint launches petition to ban fireworks sales
Pawprint petition launched to ban fireworks, protecting animals from distress
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
There must be a family out there looking for the medal.
Premium picks
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
Zespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit production
It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.
Letters to the editor: Can we afford a stadium?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Guns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrests
ANALYSIS: Operation Highwater reminder of problem of gangs in NZ's small towns.
'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.
Our community
New toys wanted for gift appeal
The gifts are for children who attend a Christmas dinner.
Pedestrian platform will help slow down busy intersection
School kids create signs to help spread the road safety message.
DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots
Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.
Parking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove track
DoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.
What do you love about your local reserves?
Feedback on local reserves is sought for the Kaimai Ward Reserve Management Plan.
Zespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit production
It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.
Sport news
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
Business
Best bangers! Bay snarlers snare top sausage gongs
Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.
Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
Colossal waterslide one of new features at attraction.
Port of Tauranga FY25 net profit forecast to improve
Import and export volumes improve after sharp drop this time last year.
Lifestyle
Best bangers! Bay snarlers snare top sausage gongs
Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.
Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
Colossal waterslide one of new features at attraction.
Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.
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
Liam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enough
A new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.
Vege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achivement this year
OPINION: Here's a little show-and-tell about how things are progressing in my garden.
'A new menace': The peach-stealing possums of 1939
"His ripening peaches were completely or partially eaten by nocturnal visitors."
Car news and advice
Street Smart safety programme put to the test: what does our young driver think?
Street Smart aims to teach drivers good skills and good habits in a 100% practical way.
MG Cyberster New Zealand first drive: roadster in the real world
We close the scissor doors and hit Kiwi roads in the MG Cyberster for the first time.
Keep your car cool: surprising tips to beat the heat this summer
How hot will it be this long weekend? Here's how to make sure your car keeps its cool.
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