Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".
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NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Revealed: The Kiwi product included in this year's Oscars goodie bag
Goodies included arm liposuction, a plot of land in Scotland, and gold-infused olive oil.
'Something to hug' Te Puke woman's bunnies for Ukraine kids
Rabbits bring comfort and medical supplies to those caught up in conflict.
Community patrollers' new wheels
Volunteer patrollers offer and extra pair of eyes and ears for Police.
Years of interesting and interested visitors to The Elms
Volunteer guide will miss the beauty and serenity of significant heritage site.
Two deaths: Workplace, rural incidents under investigation
The deaths occurred at two separate incidents in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.
One dead in incident at rural property in Te Puke
Police were alerted at 1.40pm today.
Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'
Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.
$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record
But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.
Park idea gets cautious bark of approval
More consultation events coming at Pukehina Beach and Maketū.
'Exciting phase': Business Park on track to meet milestone
The first stage will set the tone of the business park development.
'Shattered': Slow recovery for Te Puke boy finally home from hospital
The "shattered" 7-year-old still can't go to school or see his friends.
Team effort to support community
Cafe facilities being given over to make meals for the community.
Everybody needs good neighbours
Kai and connection are themes of this year's Neighbours Day
'We hope they will come': Kiwifruit employers on RSE workers
'I miss my family so much': We talk to RSE workers who have not been home since 2020.
Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.
'It's pretty magical': Fresh start for mandate-affected BOP school
New kereru sculpture is a result of the school's centenary celebrations
Ōtamarākau's Robyn Rosie recognised
Overseas teaching exchanges are a highlight of a long teaching career.
Hundreds gather for Pongakawa burnouts
Residents are seeking changes to an intersection in an effort to move boy racers on.
'Pause, Prompt, Praise': One-on-one help with reading
Pause, Prompt, Praise ups students reading ability.
Horses are hands down tops for Charlie
There are plenty of options for volunteers - even for those who aren't horsey
Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users
There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.
'Big boost in the Bay': DHB pushing for increase in booster vaccinations
Boosters will be made easily accessible all weekend through pop-ups and drive-throughs.
Home buyers priced out of Tauranga help drive Western Bay values to record
Western Bay's market experienced steady growth leading up to the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Te Puke packhouse used for jabs and testing
Whanau ora support is also being provided alongside drive-through testing and vaccination.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
Dirt track racing brothers
Racing, life skills and new friends - all part of ministock racing.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out
After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.
'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.
Emergency services attend two separate scenes for same crash
Two people were injured following a collision in the Te Puke area on Monday morning.
'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.