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Mum's $47k debt for Working for Families

Another parent handed a tax bill after incorrectly recording her relationship status for Working for Families says she has been told she now owes $47,000. Over... Read More

NZ’s top 10 beaches, how to vote for the winner

The Herald Travel's annual search for New Zealand's best beaches is under way for another year, and the competition is hot: Will fan-favourite Ōhope retain... Read More

From stay-at-home mum to store manager

Pak'nSave Cameron Rd is more than just a bustling supermarket; it's a launchpad for incredible careers. Store manager Anna Howley is among many talented... Read More

One critically injured on BOP house fire

One person is in critical condition following a house fire in Whakatāne. At the time of the fire on Monday, Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre... Read More

Thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings ramp up

Warnings and watches for heavy rain and severe gales are now in force for northern parts of the North Island including Coromandel Peninsula. "A subtropical... Read More

Lake Taupō: Body recovered

Police have confirmed a jetskier missing on Lake Taupō was found dead by the Police Dive Squad on Monday afternoon. "Police offer condolences to the family... Read More

Mount surfers excel at national champs

Six newly minted national champions were confirmed in Stent Road perfection on Thursday January 16 at the 2025 National Surfing Championships, including surfers... Read More

‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash

Police have named the man who died in a two-vehicle crash in Tauranga on Christmas Eve. He was Christopher Bernard Halligan Lee, 36, of Ohauiti. 'Police... Read More

Severe weather warnings for northern NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Whakatāne house fire: One person rescued

A person has been rescued from a house fire in Whakatāne. Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre shift manager Joshua Pennefather said a call... Read More

More music than ever for Waitangi Day festival

By popular demand, more music acts than ever will take centre stage at this year's Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival. In its sixth year at The Historic... Read More

Charity shop to reopen in Mount Maunganui

Volunteers were busy setting up racks of clothing and pricing shelves of homeware before a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore op shop opened in Mount Maunganui... Read More