'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocks
The 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.
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Sandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.
'The little marae that could': Iwi opens doors to cruise ship tourists
'For me, it’s about bringing life back to our pā,' says the haukāinga of Ōtamarākau marae.
Swimmers warned to avoid two lakes as potentially toxic algae spreads
The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations.
Nine youths arrested following spate of car break-ins
Four of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.
Appeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustified
A Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.
'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheep
It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.
Flooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua
'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'
SH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4am
The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.
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OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.
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Pete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.
Lots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor
“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
'Ripped him out of the ground': Reindeer allegedly stolen from town centre
CCTV footage shows people had "ripped him out of the ground, taken him and run”.
Three years on - doco to reveal new footage from White Island tragedy
A new Netflix documentary out next week marks three years since the tragedy.
Crown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecution
Crown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.
Berm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warnings
Berm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.
'She screamed out for help': Shop worker pinned as car smashes through store's doors
'This is a reoccurring problem in the area.'
'I want to travel and go places': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate 'miracle drug' funding
“I have so many plans that I can actually do," Jessie McKay said.
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Lucky winner pockets $5.5m in Powerball draw
The win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.
Whakatōhea votes to accept Crown’s $100m Treaty settlement
The outcome marks an end to nearly 30 years of negotiation.
Problems at upmarket retirement village, chimneys stripped as delays hamper schist shipment from China
"About 60 or 70 chimneys that need cladding,"
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
Trustee describes Otamatuna Hut fire as a “bit of mischief”
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Tauranga plane crash: 'I would be buying a Lotto ticket if I were him', witness says
"I was 100 per cent certain that I'd just witnessed a fatal accident,"
'Not a hate crime': Arsonists who torched LGBTQ+ drop-in centre sentenced
Judge: 'What happened the day was related to these two men’s mental health state.'
'Nowhere to go': Renter desperate to find new home to avoid emergency housing
“Rotorua is one of the worst places to find a place to live," the 29-year-old says.
'No-brainer': Three-time cancer survivor calls for changes to travel assistance scheme
The Government has spent more than $31m on the scheme to July 2022.
Person critically injured in crash in Ōpōtiki crash
A helicopter has been used to transport the person to hospital.
'Don't put it off': Cancer survivor's message as low screening rates in Bay revealed
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