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'Feeding frenzy': Explosion in people keen to head overseas
Border restriction changes have locals looking to book international trips again.
Simon Bridges' advice for successor, and why he wouldn't change a thing
The National MP hopes his replacement will 'keep it real'.
Search under way for missing fisherman near Opotiki
Police say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.
Latest Covid-19 update: New cases and more deaths
There were nearly 6000 new cases reported and over 500 hospitalisations.
'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available
The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.
TikTok doesn't have to be a black hole your time disappears into
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Business digest: Two new shareholders at Veros
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Car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd leaves five injured, one seriously
A car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd has resulted in serious injury.
Surfing life's obstacles: 11-year-old doesn't let hearing loss affect love of surfing
'You get that sense of happiness and a safe place to do what you love doing.'
Big read: How Tauranga's $303.4m civic rebuild could be worth it, maybe
The project is touted as helping save the CBD but at $303.4m, much remains unclear.
Michele Hunter: Growing up in a pandemic - what Covid has taught my children
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Opinion: NZ should expel Russian diplomat
OPINION: We must send a clear message to Russia that its actions are abhorrent.
Your thoughts as bus drivers threaten to boycott bus stop
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Apprentice numbers soar: Trainee builders up 70 per cent but more needed
There's concern that the valuable Apprenticeship Boost Scheme will end in August.
'I broke into tears': Young woman's struggle to find a rental
'The fear kept creeping in. I kept thinking I'm not going to find a place.'
'I'm trapped': Mum and kids live in camp unit for two years as rents rise
Campgrounds, backpackers, RV businesses inundated with desperate home-seekers.
Group behind white supremacist flyers claims it is 'deeply embedded' in NZ
But an expert says he does not believe the claim.
'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact Port
Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.
'Appalling process': Muller presents petition to review fishing ban
The Bay of Plenty MP presented his petition to a parliamentary select committee.
Storm in a teacup: Why is the weather forecast sometimes wrong?
Ex-cyclone Fili was expected to do a lot more harm than it did.
Shocked property owners set to lose parts of sections
The regional council's plan to build a stopbank along the river has upset local residents.
National Party nominations close for Tauranga byelection
The byelection will be held on June 18.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on injured woman's two-hour ambulance wait
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Opinion: Golf, horses, houses - it's not yet time to choose the city's priorities
OPINION: Some suggestions for the future of the land are short-sighted.
Comment: Civic amenities a reflection of city's residents
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Businesses ready to say 'g'day' to Aussies this Easter
It's not just the Easter bunny hopping into the Bay this weekend, businesses say.
'Destined for it': New college principal on return to his 'old stomping ground'
Andrew Turner will start in the new role on July 25.
Death threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stop
Racial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.
Easter in orange: Hospo can 'stand on our own two feet again'
Covid-19 setting change 'fantastic' news for bars, restaurants, cafes and events
Mauao base track closed due to high swells
A heavy rain warning has been lifted but a strong wind warning remains.
'A warning to the industry' - pool company fined, liquidated for building without consents
Pools Plus More Limited has been found guilty of working without appropriate consents.
Sister of murder-accused admits perverting course of justice
The charge relates to the death of a 5 year old in Te Puna in November.
False alarm: Three people in water turn out to be surfers
Police were called at 10.45am.