'Our son was no saint but he didn't deserve to die': Gang member jailed over fatal crash
An Ōpotiki man has been jailed for the manslaughter killing of a motorcyclist.
An Ōpotiki man has been jailed for the manslaughter killing of a motorcyclist.
A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.
The purpose is to return the body to the earth for the benefit of the environment.
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Emergency services were called to the aquatic centre around 4pm on Wednesday.
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
The box was donated after the fire left only a few learning resources for students.
Pouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.
After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.
Diversions are in place at Rewatu Road/SH2 and Tāneatua Road/SH2.
Counteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.
A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.
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Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
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The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.
The man was alleged to have been shot on SH30 near Te Teko.
Mode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.
Visiting restrictions apply in the maternity ward and high-risk areas.
A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.
A blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.