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Zespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in China

Smuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.

Easter weather: What's in store for the long weekend

The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.

Rotorua's steamy spots will spice up your Instagram

There are endless photo-worthy activities to be discovered in Rotorua.

Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m

State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.

'Finally': International students are back - and it's worth millions

“The families are looking to share our Korean culture ... and make life-long friendships"

Easter traffic: Delays in Tauranga after crash on State Highway 29A

The cars collided just after 3pm.

Nine Mitchell Te Kani murder accused heading to trial

Nine people are now charged with murdering Tauranga man

'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early

The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.

'Only the most dedicated can stick it out': Tauranga rower named national champ

Jameson McConnochie trained up to eight times a week to prepare for the event.

Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?

'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'

Jazz fest launches in Katikati

The National Jazz Festival launched in Katikati on Saturday.

Locals helping local boaties

The Waihī Beach Coastguard are on the lookout for locals to get on their radio waves.

Pak’nSave, Countdown or New World: Which supermarket has the best prices?

Which supermarket could potentially save your family thousands on groceries?

Get a backyard trap, urges predator project

Project Parore encourage people to help eradicate pests with traps.

Co-governance: Should we be afraid?

Opinion: An associate professor of commercial law weighs the evidence.

Katikati music teacher marks major milestone

A Lexham Park Katikati resident becomes a centenarian today.