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The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.
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Tauranga builder fails with $518,000 shortfall, recession fears raised
"We are now accumulating a backlog of unfinished houses" - National MP Andrew Bayly
'Different story': Earlier bowel cancer screening could have saved her - widower
'She died before she would've qualified to be tested.'
Local Focus: Sam Uffindell on Candidate Camera
National's Tauranga by-election candidate on why he's the person to replace Simon Bridges.
Local Focus: Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.
Zespri financial results: Record year for kiwifruit marketer
Grower returns per hectare were the second-best on record across all varieties.
Harbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal conviction
The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court
'I lost my fighting attitude': Cystic fibrosis sufferer hoping for Trikafta
Troy Watson said Trikafta would be a 'miracle' and would give him back his life.
Tauranga byelection candidates debate crime, infrastructure and health reform
Act, National and Labour candidates spoke at the Tauranga event.
Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway
The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?
Violence, racism and dysfunction: Who will step up to fix city's problems?
The next MP for Tauranga will face some massive challenges.
Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'
The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.
Salary movers and shakers: Top 10 jobs that are paying more
Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.
'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ
Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Tauranga byelection: Q+A with the candidates seeking Simon Bridges' seat
A teacher, retired pilot, Cabinet minister and retirees are among those running for MP.
Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property
Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.
'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths
One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.
Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising
Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed
It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.
Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target
'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.
Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
'Unacceptable': Road workers verbally abused, objects thrown at them
Disgruntled motorists take out roadworks delays frustration on road workers.
Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary
Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.
Tauranga by-election: 12 candidates in the running as minor parties meet
The list includes three of five parties in Parliament, minor parties and independents.
Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family
He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
'Wasteful spending': Winston Peters won't stand in Tauranga byelection
Peters said this morning his party came to the decision "after serious consideration"