'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue
He gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.
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Big transport projects on track
Construction of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to finish next year.
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.
Tree removal marks start of restoration at historic site
The project aims to stabilise the site by strengthening the redoubt banks.
Big changes for art gallery and its supporters
Renovations are part of the $306m Te Manawataki o Te Papa project.
Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt
The tree removal is to protect underlying archaeological features and maintain the integrity of the redoubt.
How a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny home
The tiny home was stolen on March 29 at 4am from Rea Rd, Katikati.
Critical injuries: SH2 reopens after crash in Karangahake Gorge
Motorists have been warned to expect delays until congestion has cleared.
Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old child
The breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.
Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua
Saturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.
Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.
Lucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside town
Powerball rolled over to Wednesday with a $6 million jackpot.
Flag football set to grow in Bay of Plenty schools
The event on April 2 aims to grow interest in flag football among students.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Tauranga garage fire
A large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.
Farmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into stream
Judge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.
Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing
GDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.
Fire crews battle large garage blaze in central Tauranga
A large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.
‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle
Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.
90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe
He volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
Parking blitz hits students
About 40 students from one school were ticketed in February.
Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crash
Two people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island.
‘Emotional decision’ - NZ’s first small golf course hits the market for sale
How vendors' love of golf turned around a rundown resort.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attack
Animal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.
Residents upset over proposed 5G tower near homes
Residents say they received little communication about the 5G tower.
Long-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k
Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.
‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanic
Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.
‘Once you get the bug’: Father gears up for boxing comeback
Dylan Pearce returns to boxing after seven years for Bay Boxing on the Dock.
‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a baby
The three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.
‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcycle
People raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.