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Man appears in court charged with murder of David Kuka
David Kuka was murdered at his Pyes Pa address almost four years ago.
Unvaccinated Bay police and firefighters stood down
More than 200 police officers nationwide are yet to be double-vaccinated.
'Heinous, sick, twisted': Family harm reports rise, violence 'more blatant'
The number of callouts have increased over the past five years.
David Kuka case: Second man charged in execution-style murder
Nearly four years after David Kuka's death, a second man has been charged with murder
Revealed: The vaccination status of our cases and hospitalisations
There have been 126 Covid cases in the Lakes DHB between November 12 and January 17.
Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court
The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.
One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident
Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".
'Incredibly unsafe': Concerns raised over Rotorua Hospital's midwife shortage
The district health board says it is struggling to recruit midwives at Rotorua Hospital.
'Really relieved': 11yo who caught Covid-19 happy to get vaccinated
Shakyra Bachop-Mauger got vaccinated at Life Pharmacy in Bayfair on Tuesday.
Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation
A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.
Four years jail for gang-affiliated Tauranga meth dealer
The man was sentenced for the possession of cannabis and meth.
'We are so quiet nowadays': Hopes for a move to green traffic light setting
One cafe says it is serving just four or five customers per day.
'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
Cyclone Cody expected to pass east of New Zealand later today
Heavy rain and big seas forecast, with worst expected for east of North Island.
Covid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their work
Some new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.
Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Surge of Covid cases at border, double those in the community
Majority of cases popping up at the border are the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years
Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.
'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm
'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'
G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak
Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
'The spread of misinformation': Why Māori vaccination rates have been slower
An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.
'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar
The biggest consent issued was nearly $29m for the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.
Kiwi tourists spend nearly $80m more in Bay than pre-Covid
Retail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.
Clarke Gayford sorry for 'confusion' after claim he tried to get mate rapid test
Gayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar
During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"
'They are grieving': Crash survivor speaks to killed driver's family
Dan Woolley said he has no hard feelings against the driver who came hurtling towards him.