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On The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village
'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'

The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.

How Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving back
Over 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.

North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

The cat with no ears: Meet Tilly, SPCA's remarkable survivor
Earless rescue at needs new home

On The Up: 'Significant boost' - Tauranga ends season with over 200,000 cruise visitors
The Insignia will make a late-season call on May 27, the last until October.

Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.

'Fixing the issue is complex': Repairing 5m deep sinkhole in Pāpāmoa
The tomo opened in Pāpāmoa on Thursday morning, opposite Golden Sands School.

Occupants escape house fire in Coromandel
Four fire crews from nearby areas helped extinguish the fire.

Tauranga electric truck fire under investigation
An investigation is under way after an electric truck caught fire at Bethlehem.

People evacuated after electric truck catches fire
The electric truck fire happened at Bethlehem Town Centre, causing clouds of smoke.

'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change
NZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.

Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life
Nine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.

Meet Jasleen: Pioneering police officer bridging cultural gaps
Constable hopes to inspire other Indian females to join the police force.

'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row
A homeschool student had medals taken away and given to athletes placed below them

'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.

On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage
NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.

Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges
David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.

'Struggling to put together meals': New budget cooking course in Katikati
Classes focus on smart shopping, meal planning, and affordable recipes.

What caused a 5m-deep tomo to open beside a Pāpāmoa footpath
The sinkhole opened on Golden Sands Drive on Thursday opposite a school.

'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businesses
Business owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.