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Baby death: Parents face manslaughter charges
The Bay of Plenty parents accused of causing the death of their 8-month-old baby boy will defend the allegation at a jury trial.
Kawerau siege: Accused to stand trial
The Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.
Car stolen with toddler inside, police say
A toddler has been reunited with its caregiver after it was inside a car stolen in the Bay of Plenty.
White Island erupts overnight
The eruption on the volcanic island appears to have deposited material over north side of the crater floor.
Inquest into teen's forestry death under way
An inquest into the forestry death of 19-year-old Eramiha Pairama has begun at Te Uru Taumatua in Taneatua.
Opotiki woman killed in caravan fire
Waikato police are investigating how the caravan 54-year-old Lydia Kiri was travelling in caught fire while driving along State Highway 24 near Te Poi.
Crash victim was on trial for sex offences
A former Whakatane man has died in a motorcycle crash while in the middle of a High Court trial where he faced 49 sex offence charges relating to young girls.
Plucked from mall for NY Fashion Week
In just two weeks Makeda Soper-Wirangi went from working at her local mall to walking in fashion's biggest shows.