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Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident
'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'
'Lots of tears' for missing cat accidentally taken to the tip
The friendly tabby's family say they miss his cuddles and have not stopped searching.
Police officer convicted for injuring man during arrest
A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.
New homes for revamped former Bella Vista site welcomed
The new development comes five years after 21 sites were abandoned due to safety fears.
Watch live: Simon Bridges delivers final speech in the House
On the controversy scale he was rating it a 'solid 5.5 out of 10'.
$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villages
State housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades
'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.
Take it slow: Bay of Plenty's picturesque highway
Dozens of gems are hiding just off this popular highway drive.
Homemade Taser, brawl and vandalism: Boycott likely as bus stop violence escalates
Frightened drivers say they are reaching a tipping point of taking strike action.
Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer
Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.
'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines
A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.
Man accused of murdering toddler in court again
An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.
'Pretty full on': One father's way of managing fatigue and stress
James Mooney says it is better than going for a walk or watching TV
Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
'Somebody's going to die': Where ram raids have tripled in three years
Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.
Sam Uffindell is National's candidate for Tauranga byelection
The National Party has chosen who will stand in the upcoming Tauranga byelection.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.
Can't afford milk for coffee: Seniors struggle with rising costs
'A few years ago, I used to have money left over for the following week.'
Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.
Final countdown: Top four National contenders to replace MP Simon Bridges named
The party's candidate will be revealed on Sunday after local National members deliberate.
Opinion: Should we have a national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars?
OPINION: Our history isn't black and white. It's that and everything in between.
Māori 'locked up and lonely' at health sites
Seclusion at Bay facilities 'has got to stop - it absolutely has to stop'.
Pastor charged after organising anti-lockdown protest pleads guilty
Leon Samuels pleaded guilty to a single charge of breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
'My people are struggling': Māori leaders on mental health and Covid-19
One said the mental health crisis was a 'second pandemic'.
Security guards 'did nothing' as teens tried to set girl's hair on fire
Council chairman says guards' response was "totally unacceptable".
Victims 'angry' as jailed child sex offender to be released early
Victim says it is 'cruel' offender will be moved to home in proximity to victims.
Woman pleads guilty to murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz
Youngster died in Starship Hospital after injuries suffered in Te Puna.
Youth as young as 12 behind spike in car thefts, ram-raids
Police fear for the safety of the young offenders behind the wheel.
Local Focus: The brighter side of life can be messy
Ancient Indian festival celebrates its sixth year in Tauranga.
Tenby Powell: Anzac memories and the question over Russia's wider strategy
OPINION: By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 men had died.
Is this the right time to buy? Shift to buyer market, prices drop 5 per cent
Agents say the property market has "dramatically" shifted in the buyers' favour.
'I felt like I was suffocating': Teen's inspiring story after post-lockdown blues
Frankie Perry, 16, says mental health support from Whetū Marewa has helped her confidence.
Opinion: Algorithms are expert at grabbing your attention
OPINION: Every second you're on that screen, Facebook is making money. Algorithms, baby.