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New photos show progress on major BOP bridge
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Man who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.
Neighbours of 'billion-dollar' hospital build fear being 'left in darkness'
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Kim Taia had no idea what the cause was, now local iwi have a way to test for it.
Locked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strike
The company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.
'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures children
The company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
Trespass warning after Mauao signage vandalised
The council says the signs have been wilfully damaged.
Search for future emergency responders
Until now the programme has only been available in Tauranga and Auckland.
Live: 6 deaths, 1653 new Covid cases; Figures at lowest rates since February
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 2425.
Stepping up: Mines team strikes gold in lofty challenge
Waihi Gold team members climbed the 1103 steps of the Sky Tower carrying 25kg of kit.
Investigation into National MP Sam Uffindell delayed
The investigator had reportedly requested more time to complete the investigation.
Felix Desmarais: Unlocking my love for the regions
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'I can't wait any more': Nurses plan to leave NZ over residency rules
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Klepto-cat with shoe fetish collects treasures
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First job in 10 years: 'I've got my mana back'
Stats NZ: Unemployment rate for Māori was 5.5% in June 2022, down from 7.8% in June 2021.
Northport holds key to unlock supply chain - Port of Tauranga CEO
Northport's container volumes up 42 per cent due to diverting ships.
Bay of Plenty fightback falls short as semifinals confirmed
Canterbury will play Wellington in the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals.
Doughnut caskets, forward planning, DIY coffins: How some are breaking the funeral mould
Art caskets, conscience clearing and tech innovation: funerals aren't what they used to be
Plane hits powerlines, lands on Thames highway
The crash happened on Ngati Maru Highway, Thames.
Mark Lister: It's time to unshackle Kiwibank
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Lotto luck strikes twice in Bay of Plenty
The two players are each more than $20K richer.
Business digest: Big wins for budding Bay scientists
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Subscribers weigh in on bland tasting Zespri kiwifruit
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luxon: What's needed to fix the kiwifruit industry labour shortage
National's leader says there are two things the Government could do to help the sector.
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Building industry skilled labour shortage: Firm hired 52 staff, lost 54 to poaching
Builders' views: Is there poaching in the industry and how do you retain staff?
Māori priced out of developing orchards, Zespri reviewing its licence process
"A high licence price takes away opportunity for Māori land development which is a shame."