Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
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Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi
Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.
Man who lived in cave among million-dollar houses has a new home
But he says a family should have been priority for the house.
'Matahui magic': School facing closure now has a solid future
In July the school announced it was struggling financially and would be forced to close.
'Absolutely devastating my bro': Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Stan Walker shared a photo of him with Sean Wainui and their wives on their wedding day.
'Worst pain I have ever felt': Company fined after worker loses tops of fingers
A Waihī company and its director have been convicted after a worker was severely injured.
Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'
"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.
Keeping isolated BOP kids in school: Cash boost for programmes
Lockdowns led many students and their whānau to question why school was even necessary.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
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'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?
If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.
Miss it or miss out, Katikati is full of surprises
Home to murals, avocados and Barry the statue, stopping in Katikati won't disappoint.
Weather warning: Severe gale and heavy rain expected as front move across the country
The weather watch warning extends to Monday morning.
Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%
The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'Record numbers': Bay residents smash daily vaccine record on Super Saturday
Several health providers offered incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated.
'Without it, I'd be dead': Man's life saved on the beach
Ross Parker had finished 'a tough old race' when his heart failed.
'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.
'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super Saturday
Instead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.
Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'
"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."
'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated
She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.
Rotorua lake study out of this world: Satellites provide greater insight
Images from space are being used to study the health of Rotorua's lakes.
'Callously left him for dead': Man jailed over fatal beating of 77-year-old
A man convicted of the manslaughter killing of an elderly man has been jailed.
11yo's death in Ruapehu tragedy: Bus driver's remorse after two critical mistakes
Hannah Francis inquest: Family hopes to avert tragedy, driver welcomes seatbelt proposal.
Bay Dreams cancels festivals for 2022
The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.
Local Focus: Archiving Tauranga's history
Behind the scenes of Tauranga City Libraries' efforts to preserve local history online.
Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers
One recruiter said they were experiencing "increased pressure" when trying to fill jobs.
'Am I about to die?': Kiwi Covid-19 survivor's overseas ordeal
"I started getting pins and needles in my hands and face. My hands were turning purple."
Mark Wahlberg's burger chain coming to Auckland soon
Mark Wahlberg plans on bringing on his Hollywood flare to New Zealand.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
Three Covid cases in Mt Eden prison; Brash - gangs not the 'fall guys' for virus
The Government is due to say whether further restrictions in Auckland will be eased today.
'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change
It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.
Katikati's only supermarket identified as location of interest
The growing locations of interest list is now spread across three North Island regions.
'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials say
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Three children in Bay of Plenty state care dead since 2017
Nearly 30 children nationwide have died in state care since Oranga Tamariki's inception.