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Body on a boat: Member of public's desperate CPR effort in vain

Police investigating the death of boatie at Mount Maunganui.

Kevin Hollingsworth - it's been nine years since his last meth hit's unvarnished story

It's been nine years since Kevin Hollingsworth had his last puff of P.

Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week

It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.

Exploring pros and cons of meat-free diets

Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?

The pros and cons of meat-free diets

Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?

Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui

A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.

'Road rage': Council candidate admits assaulting elderly woman

'Is this even a story?' says candidate who pushed elderly lady.

Rotorua motels making millions from emergency housing

The Government is spending millions of dollars more on emergency accommodation.

Cop censured after offering colleague $20 for sex act

The inappropriate conduct was found to have happened in two separate incidents last year

Measles case on Auckland to Tauranga return flights

A person with measles flew between Auckland and Tauranga last Thursday.

Tauranga's property market expected to pick up in spring

Tauranga's median house price was $650,000.

Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe

A 23-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.

Fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe

Officers were called to the scene of an assault on Hydro Rd

Tauranga homeless camp closes after abatement notice

A homeless campsite has closed following enforcement action by Tauranga City Council.

Job cuts as Toi Ohomai announces restructure

Two staff members have been made redundant and more are expected to go.

Who will buy the pies? High interest in iconic brand

Who will buy the pies?