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Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next

Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.

National awaits new finance spokesperson after Bridges' departure

National is looking for a new finance spokesman.

'We're all in shock': Friends of missing doctor say he is caring, generous

Police and friends want to hear from witnesses who were on Pāpāmoa Beach on Friday night.

'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students

Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.

3-year-old battling cancer ticking off his bucket list

Whakatāne boy Tu Hillman's bucket list of dreams has come true thanks to generous donors.

'No immediate solution': Supply chain woes hit Bay hospitals

The Bay of Plenty District Health board says surgeries and procedures are not affected.

Small Business: Kombucha firm fizzing over expansion possibilities

Good Buzz's new CEO talks business ownership advantages and offshore expansion.

Papamoa man missing, police appeal for help, sightings

David Holland was reporting missing on Friday. Police are now appealing for public help.

Simon Bridges: NZ's cost of living crisis and what we can do about it

OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki

GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.

Man imprisoned after drugging, repeatedly throttling woman

A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.

Watch: Liquor store owner armed with nunchucks chases the pants off thief

Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.

Local Focus: An uplifting role model

How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter

Retailers brace for 'killer' parking fees as council nets $2m loss

The loss comes as the council considers selling up the city's parking buildings.

Rates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delay

Commissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 2025

Pinky Green's victim: 'I'm shattered. It's breaking my heart, 33 years later'

More men have come forward with complaints about English teacher's sexual propositions.