How a terminal cancer patient gives back to a hospice facing funding 'crisis'
Waipuna Hospice has an $8.1 million funding shortfall this financial year.
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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.
Police station axe attack-accused denies charges
The attack incident sparked an armed police response.
'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions
Flights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.
Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?
Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.
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.
Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights
Flights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.
'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug
Experts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.
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.
18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts
She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.
'Devastating to see': Family battles for toddler's movement progress
The family needs up to $10,000 per session for intensive therapy.
Prevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescues
There were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.
'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: 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.”
'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.
On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.
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.
'We are not an airline': Council waives airport fees, denies loan request
The council rejected Air Chathams' request to write off a $350,000 loan.
Veteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyovers
Williams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.
Inside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not own
Chief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'.
Four-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopened
Six people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.
How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion
Festival of Disability Sport preview
German tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keys
Kenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.
New councillor aims to prove value of Māori ward
Hemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.
Auckland Zoo euthanises 'extraordinary' rare bird
Due to partial blindness and kidney failure, the bird was unsuitable for being released.
Viral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new sound
Sophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel
Heavy rain is forecast for the region.