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Labour shortage casualties: More jobs but some made redundant as employers can't fill gaps

'Every industry was facing shortages - both low- and high-skilled vacancies.'

Murder trial: 'Burglary gone wrong' by another man, defence says

The defence argues Brian Hilton's death was committed by another man during a burglary.

SH2 reopens: Serious crash between a car and a pedestrian

One person was reported to be in a critical condition.

School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays

"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.

'Groundbreaking' migrant pōwhiri in Tauranga may become permanent

Hundreds attended what is believed to be the first migrant pōwhiri.

'Heck of an increase': Fees for burials and cremations set to rise by 40 per cent

Other rising fees included water supply charges and dog registrations.

'Stunning' Ōmokoroa home wins supreme award at House of the Year

The Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau awards were held last night in Tauranga.

Letters: More housing land needed

Readers have their say.

Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread

When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.

Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him

The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.

Murder accused told police he 'probably' assaulted deceased

Harry Matchitt, 52, is on trial defending a charge of murdering Brian Hilton in 2016.

Jo Raphael: Stop the inter-generational attacks

OPINION: It's wrong to blame young people for not having the tools to cope with adversity.

'We live off the ocean': Microplastics in Bay shellfish spark food chain concerns

Matire Duncan says change is needed to reduce plastic getting into the ocean and kaimoana.

'You don't want to fall into someone's sweat puddle': Athletes heat-train for Tokyo

Athletes can lose 1.5-2kg of sweat per hour in the heat chamber while training.

Murder trial: Victim suffered 'multiple blunt force impacts'

A forensic pathologist says 77-year-old suffered extensive bruising and broken bones.

Countdown Fraser Cove evacuated after false alarm

Countdown Fraser Cove was evacuated after false alarm.