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"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”
Jury in Mongols gang trial to begin deliberations on Wednesday
Justice Melanie Harland has been summing up the case over the past two days.
Ex-Swamp Thing member to play Coromandel
Tauranga musician Grant Haua was once half of blues-roots music group Swamp Thing.
Lake Rotorua death: Police confirm recovered body as missing French kayaker
The man was reported missing on October 24.
'It feels great': Green captures New Zealand Women’s Amateur in style
She says it was an incredible way to get the job done.
A reindeer revolt in Katikati
Katikati Theatre's last production of the year is a festive one.
Great Kiwi Road Trip stops in Te Puru to help out
The Kiwi Kids Charity Great Kiwi Road trip stopped at Thames Coast Kindergarten
Civic precinct: Experienced board “critical” to deliver project - Tolley
Commissioners agreed to consult with the community on creating a CCO.
Jo Raphael: Help struggling families - donate to foodbank
OPINION: Help us give Bay families a good Christmas.
'A feel-good opportunity': Foodbank needs more Christmas volunteers
Right now, the foodbank has 60 volunteers who work one shift a week.
Bloom in the Bay: Lots going on at Garden & Art Festival HQ
Speakers, music, fashion and food stalls all on offer.
'Dangerous' cycleway changes under fire
But the council says its priority is a safe solution balancing the views of various groups
Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip
"It is a story of love of a whānau who would give everything for each other."
Three serious crashes in central North Island
Three serious vehicle crashes, one in Taupo and two in South Waikato.
Tauranga rose breeder cleans up at NZ Rose of the Year awards
Rob Somerfield has won five of the eight awards, including the NZ Rose of the year.
Missing kayaker believed to be body found on Auckland beach
The formal identification of a body found in Beachlands on Sunday is ongoing.
Art lovers can follow studio trail
the biennial event incorporates the ever-popular garden and art trail
'It's got four wheels, it's here': Hundreds of cars park up for All USA Day
There was a large variety of vehicles on display, the hosting club president says.
Massive planting bid to protect sensitive waterways
The Waihi Estuary is now considered one of the most polluted in New Zealand.
Mongols trial: Judge prepares jury for likely lengthy deliberations
Justice Melanie Harland is summing up the 12-week case in the High Court at Hamilton.
$1m winner took two months to realise, even after Lotto staff called him
The man is planning to use his winnings to travel overseas and buy some new toys.
Squash player Joelle King tops podium
Joelle King and Mohammed el Shorbagy have won the New Zealand Squash Open.
From sharing music charts with Beatles to lifestyle living: 1960s pop star's journey
Fairview Estate residents are learning there's a pop star from the 1960s among them.
NZDF/Police Pathways programme provides life skills
Blue Light Life Skills was designed for students who are on the Police Pathway Programme
Man missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother
'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'
Felix Desmarais: Why I resent Six60
OPINION: I don't like Six60 or New Zealand. Let me explain.
Where there are hungry people, there are hungry animals
This is what one Bay pet foodbank says having shared how in demand their services are.
Costly civic precinct decision looms - but it could be worth it, council told
The city's commission will decide today whether to progress plans that could be costly.
'Vital source of support': Community leaders put out call for foodbank donations
Tauranga's foodbank is helping about 4000 more people than it was in 2021.
Mark Lister: How might you end up in negative equity?
COMMENT: Finding yourself in, or close to, negative equity isn't the end of the world.
'Mistake': Business owner believes $65m Ōtūmoetai road redesign could be safer
Tauranga City Council's preferred option could cost $64.9 million.
Fully booked: Bob the Prawn gets a second run in print
The first run of the book was 150 copies published around Christmas last year.
Joelle King and Paul Coll play NZ Squash Open finals today
Kiwi top seeds Joelle King and Paul Coll both made it to the NZ Squash Open finals.