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National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.

A closer look: How many tons can Kane reach?
Just how many test centuries could Kane Williamson finish on?

Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
Reptile World will showcase several species of reptiles at Katikati A&P Show in February.

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.

Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle
Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.

'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event
More than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.

SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.

Mount Monster 2024
340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox

Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.

Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.

Report reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic ranking
There's evidence some are bucking national trends.

'You’ll end up in the boot of my f***en car': Man jailed for attacks on ex-partners
When a woman escaped her ex, she'd been burnt, strangled, and stomped on.

'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.

Annual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for families
For 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.

‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.

Tsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?
Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.

Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.

'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole
'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'

'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision loss
He says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.

'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.

'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.

'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history
'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'

Coromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custody
Police have advised members of the public to avoid the area.

'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.

How Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action
"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”

Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.