Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.
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One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
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The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
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Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.
'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgrade
Pentanque terrain-vandalised twice.
Two critically injured in Western Bay crash
Police said a passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash.
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Move over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva Ferns
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SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
Looking for night owls, for daytime patrolling too
Community patrol volunteer numbers have dwindled to 14.
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$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
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Fletcher Building is missing key leaders.
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
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Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
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Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
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2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
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Peugeot 208 GT gains hybrid power for NZ. But where's the EV gone?
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A bountiful crop of pumpkins this year means prices have fallen.
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How dairy! CCTV sheds light, but mystery milkman's motive unclear
Who is leaving flavoured milk at an Alexandra petrol station? CCTV may have the answers.
'Huge relief' for Chathams farmers as cargo ship arrives
'It’s been a long time and certainly, business has been severely stretched financially.'
Australian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps up
Is this our economy's minerals moment?
Millions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystem
Green-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.