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'Lifetime opportunity': Tauranga 12yo to compete in Beijing
Victoria Seymour, 12, won the Chinese Proficiency competition in Wellington.
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
New laundry pod opens for Tauranga’s homeless
A new laundry pod has been launched to support Tauranga’s homeless community.
Mayor urges Govt support to keep Air Chathams flights
The airline may drop its Whakatāne-Auckland route without financial help.
Truck breakdown causes delays on SH2, no detour available
Drivers should allow extra time, especially during the afternoon peak.
'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Signatures sought for new State HIghway 2 bridge
The petition highlights congestion and the seismic risks of the current bridge.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.
'Long-life battery': The 90-year-old standing for council
Sandy Milne, nearly 91, plans to stand in the Whakatāne council elections.
How mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pests
Flame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.
Council to alter Tauriko road layout after confusion and 'chaos'
The Taurikura Drive roundabout layout will be simplified for easier navigation.
Wāhine on the rise: Hard hats and high vis
Women make up 18% of the industry, but nearly 40% at the Pāpāmoa office.
'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closure
State Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.
Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
Speedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend lease
The council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.
'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.
Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery
The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.
Te Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield
Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.
She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug
'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'
Whakaari alert level lowered as volcanic activity decreases
No ash emissions have been detected at the island off Whakatāne recently.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.