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Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society

It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.

'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claims

Figures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.

Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced

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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage

It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.

'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage

'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'

'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike

Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.

Readers share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retire

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.

Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood

Simon Street hopes to create a safe space and a “flowing kaupapa” for fathers to share.

Watch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in Coromandel

There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.

Fresh investment into Māori horticulture announced

Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan made the announcement today.

Mystery of the missing doctor: New CCTV footage released over vanishing

David Holland was last seen at his Pāpāmoa Beach home on March 11 last year.

Now hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest

'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'

Council ‘disappointed’ by local government review

Commission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.

Faecal contamination: Health warning issued for Tauranga stream

Regular sampling of the stream water will continue.

Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle

OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies

More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.