'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structures
But a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.
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Motorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnight
There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Drones on the radar after fatal shark attack
Water safety advocates endorse coroner's recommendations after Waihī Beach shark attack.
Stream crossing writes off couple’s electric car
They say they have given up on the idea of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
'Full-service drug dealer' sentenced on raft of charges
A Tauranga father has been jailed for three years for multiple drug dealing offences.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Women's rugby is more exciting than men's - Bay of Plenty coach
NZRU busy trying to sort rewards for Black Ferns' big win
Bus company 'sorry' after $15k of camera gear disappears en route to Tauranga
The company has since apologised for his experience and says it will help police.
$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attack
The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.
Shark attack victim's final moments revealed
Coroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.
Review: A new off-grid getaway with all the comforts of home
Watercliff eco cabins are nestled in Bay of Plenty bush for a peaceful getaway.
Opinion: Foster case of 'Moana' and the 'Smiths' unlikely to set a precedent
OPINION: We should not be surprised that love surfaced in this case.
‘I’m no hero mate’: Rescuer tells of valiant effort to save drowning swimmer
"He’s a good bloke and no one deserves to go out like that.”
Jury in Mongols gang trial to begin deliberations on Wednesday
Justice Melanie Harland has been summing up the case over the past two days.
Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip
"It is a story of love of a whānau who would give everything for each other."
Man missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother
'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'
'A disgrace': Volunteers unable to work at hospital despite it being 'short-staffed'
"We just suddenly got a text message and were told we weren't working anymore."
'It was really distressing' - Person drowns on island near Tauranga
'There’s a lot of police here, there’s been a real accident': Beach cafe worker.
'Stressed and unsure': Foodbank demand spikes nearly 30% as appeal begins
The soaring cost of living is having a big impact on people in need of help.
'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change
Reader opinion: Many plus-size items are 'ugly', more expensive, and ill-fitting.
Son of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girls
Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'
The cheekiest grin and kindest nature: Whānau reflect a year on from Malachi Subecz's murder
'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'
'Amazing opportunity': Black Ferns hooker ready to bring trophy home
It's been a long road to Eden Park, but the Black Ferns carry the hopes of a nation.
'We all lost everything': Family's home 'burnt to the ground'
"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"
'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape paths
Maps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.
Cop found not guilty for tasering man three times in cells
Video of the incident shows the officer tasering the man as he lay face-down on the floor.
Watch: Wild scenes as teen steals school bus, takes it on joy ride
A gumboot-wearing youth was caught on camera taking a stolen bus on a joyride.
Nightmare process: Doctors, split families wait for news from Immigration NZ
Cardiologist and a haematologist say it looks like their family will not get approval.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deserves
OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.
Property: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures show
QV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.
'Enormous' sums: Synnies drug ring 'kingpin' and wife sentenced for money laundering
The defendant was described as the central figure in the Auckland to Wellington network.
Vets reduce hours amid shortage: 'Life is a little more stressful now'
Kathy Warbrick got a shock when she was told she needed to drive her sick dog to Tauranga.
'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year'
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.