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Public backlash: Govt minister claims she was 'racially profiled' at Farmers

Marama Davidson is calling for a 'racism shake-up' in the retail sector.

DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway

An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.

'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppression

Arrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.

Black mould, mushrooms and Christmas decorations: Inside Tauranga council's sealed-off floor

It's a sight very few people have seen - until now.

Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022

Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.

'Racial profiling' victim offered opportunity with model and talent agent

Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti, 15, was told she looked 'undesirable' while shopping last weekend.

Harbour tragedy: Builder uses hammer to smash window, drag man from sinking car

He says he wasn't a hero in the fatal Tauranga Harbour crash last Wednesday.

Mistaken identity murder: Man charged over 'execution' of innocent man four years ago

Nearly four years after shocking death, a man will appear in court charged with murder.

'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it

'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.

Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue

Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.

Felix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'

Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.

Pāpāmoa 11-year-old gets Covid after 'fleeting hug' with unvaxxed adult, says mum

The family's lives have been disrupted for three weeks as a result.

'They hurt people': Call for leashed dogs on beaches after local hero injured

"We really are talking to the dog owners of Mount Maunganui."

'Radical shift': Oranga Tamariki partners with Bay Māori

'Bringing the two waka together so we are paddling together in the same direction.'

'It went down so fast': One dead after SUV plunges into harbour

Witnesses rushed to nearby shops to get goggles and dive equipment.

Martial arts instructor turned drug kingpin headed meth op to fund 'high-life'

The meth bust was 1kg away from becoming New Zealand's largest drug importation raid.