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Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask

Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.

'Humbled': Jan Tinetti will run in Tauranga by-election, date announced

The by-election will take place on June 18.

Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57

There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.

Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug

One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.

Missing Tauranga doctor search may be formally halted

Police look to suspend the search and rescue arm of inquiry into missing Tauranga doctor.

Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'

Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.

What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?

The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.

Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court

Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".

Local Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books moved

Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Exclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apology

Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.

Avoiding Auckland's 'mistakes': Tauranga seeks design panel - at $185p/h

Some say the money will be worth it but others question if it's 'bang for buck'.

Tearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challenge

The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.

Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k

The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Building company 'shocked and devastated' by worker's death on site

Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kaka Place on Wednesday afternoon.

'A dog's breakfast': Pāpāmoa residents, commissioners clash

Commissioners meet with concerned residents, face 'considerable objection'

'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended

With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.

Long Covid impacts 'could be significant', Bay health authorities warn

Lingering symptoms can have a significant impact on the daily lives of affected people.

Simon Bridges' $3.9m Tauranga home flops at auction

Politician's family home still on the market - but at a fixed price.