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Residents living in boats, vans amid housing crisis
Tauranga is "not coping" with its biggest issue, its commission chairperson Anne Tolley says. Audio
Tauranga to hold local body elections in July for first time in four years
It has been four years since Tauranga had a council but the city will finally have local elections again in July.
Property at centre of North Shore walkway stoush now up for sale
A long-running dispute has come to a head after a request for council funding was rebuffed.
Calls to get e-scooters off the footpath as injuries soar
A wheelchair user says she lives in constant fear of colliding with an e-scooter: "I'm tired of that pit in my stomach."
What's behind the worsening Auckland Airport queues
Aviation insiders say airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen.
Warning sounded over lack of EV mechanics - again
As the number of EVs continues to drive up, increasingly owners are struggling to find someone qualified to fix theirs. Audio
Auckland Airport denies queues are getting worse as former PM hits out
Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, as passengers say they've had little to no explanation for delays.
Sunscreen maker wants GST removed to get more Kiwis slip, slop slapping
Many say the price of being sun smart is far too expensive. Audio
Frustration boils over for businesses after stabbing at dairy
Locals are still reeling from Thursday's violent assault at a New Windsor dairy, desperate for change and exhausted after what they say is yet another frightening ordeal.
Auckland Zoo eyes planned habitat in Australia to rehome Burma
Auckland Zoo's last remaining elephant may have finally found a forever home to live out her twilight years in South Australia.
'Be accountable' - Last-minute dash to complete census forms
Officials are still trying to reach those who have not done this year's census as the final deadline looms at the end of the week.
'We don't know what's going to happen next week' - Flood victims still in limbo
Five months after the devastating Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, affected home owners still do not know where they are going to be living week to week.
'All the meats' - What it's like to eat New Zealand's biggest sandwich
It is 12 layers, and 1.5kg of food - mostly meat and cheese. But for one dedicated sandwich buff, it is the culmination of a dream.
Eating disorders: 168% increase in hospital admissions of children
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years, figures reveal.
Experts warn teachers and parents to look out for long Covid in children
After a family wedding in March this year, Becca's family all caught Covid-19. Almost five months on, two of her children are still battling debilitating symptoms.
Nationwide barista shortage, cafes crying out for staff
You cannot beat a barista made coffee, but it is becoming harder to find someone to make one.
Growers also suffering as fruit and vege prices continue to rise
The cost of fruit and vegetables have gone up 10 percent in the past year, according to the latest figures from Stats New Zealand.
MIQ transport cost near $10m after facilities 'no longer justified'
Figures obtained under the official information act show the government spent $9.1 million sending international returnees to MIQ facilities around the country between December last year and February…
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating vaccine 'risks' billboard in Auckland
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid-19 vaccine.
Rapid antigen tests rolled out to ease load on lab workers
Rapid antigen tests are being deployed across Auckland as lab crews struggle with increasing demand.
Auckland hairdressers doing 'all they can' to prepare for vaccine passes
Auckland hairdressers are preparing for a surge in customers when they are allowed to re-open on Friday, a week before businesses adjust to new requirements.
Flower growers forced to dump truckloads of flowers in bin
Spring has sprung at the same time as level 4, forcing Auckland's flower growers to bin months of their work.
CGM device for Type 1 diabetics given out as diet tool
A life-changing device that many Type 1 diabetics cannot afford is being handed out as a weight management tool by a wellness retreat.
Foodbank still grappling with demand resulting from Covid-19 impact
A foodbank service is still trying to meet the demand from families impacted by the very first Covid-19 lockdown.