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OPINION: Workplaces can expose young staff to views beyond their social media feeds.

Domestic supply reached 101,531 trays in late August, above the 50,000 mark.

Notices covered vehicle noise, unsafe passenger positions and seatbelt offences.

Police issued 16,579 speeding offences in 2025, up from 2652 in 2021.

The outage has affected 994 properties since it began at 8.09am.

At 3%, inflation cuts purchasing power by more than 25% over 10 years.

Police saw unrestrained young people leaning from windows and waving flags.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

The 49cc Honda will make an unsupported 2500km return trip in about two weeks.

Last year's winner, Roz Irwin, began decorating her home to cheer up her children.

The lawyer says delays, after his successful appeals, led to an unfair hearing.

The event raises awareness and funds for free local support services.

It was later discovered a deputy mayor could not be sworn in by virtue of office.

A one-stop shop for candidate profiles in your electorate.

Authorities tracked the 250kg shipment from Tauranga to Auckland before making arrests.

The six stations include tyre flips, stretcher carries and shuttle sprints.

Children can hear Portuguese stories, make percussion shakers and create books.

They are getting ready for a critical summer, 'not sitting around waiting for a handout'.

Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton tells reporter Kelly Makiha that her heart is her biggest strength. Video / Kelly Makiha

Toni Boyton is Labour’s Waiariki candidate for a second time.

OPINION: Voters should be able to enrol right up to and including election day.

Police inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Three young surf lifesavers were among those who rushed to the kayaker's aid.

Hot Water Beach Rd is expected to be closed for at least six hours.

The victim of the attack suffered a fractured skull and eye socket and needed surgery.

Your guide to Hallowwen events in Tauranga.

NZME journalists hit the streets to find out what's on local voters' minds.

She will compete in the B2 classification at the World Championships, a category for athletes with partial sight. Video / NZ Herald

A new private hospital will have five operating theatres. Tauranga Hospital has eight.