'We're over it': Motorcycle business raided for 'fifth time in two years'
'You start thinking, is it worth carrying on a business with this happening all the time?'
Rain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'
Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
Investigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
Steamers' historic run underlines support from some for a new stadium in central Tauranga.
Guns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrests
ANALYSIS: Operation Highwater reminder of problem of gangs in NZ's small towns.
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Health Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unit
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Whangamatā man appears in court over Michael Bennett’s death in Te Urewera
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
There must be a family out there looking for the medal.
'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations
'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
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Residents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.
Guns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrests
ANALYSIS: Operation Highwater reminder of problem of gangs in NZ's small towns.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
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Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
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Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale are about to tour around New Zealand.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
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Waikato wetland fire under control
Fenz was able to stand down its air operations around 5pm on Wednesday.
Weather outlook: Saturday the soggiest in a rain-spoiled Labour Weekend
Labour weekend forecast holds little for Kiwis who'd hoped for some mid-spring sunshine.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
The new crop that's puzzling locals
Even seasoned horticulturalists don't recognise the young trees.
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Can a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?
The world solo 9hrs lambshearing record is 872 – now there's a challenger.