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No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster
Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.
Tauranga water woes: More than a year to recover, tighter restrictions possible
Plans to reduce water use appear to be working but 'we're not out of the woods yet'.
Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has
"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."
3500 earthquakes in a year: Tips for being prepared in this region's 'hazardscape'
Bay of Plenty residents are advised to plan in the event of an emergency.
'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging
'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows
'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials
Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
'A real nightmare': Used condoms, human poo and drag racing plague Lake Rotomā residents
Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.
Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest
NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend
Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.
Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government
OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
'If we carried on, we wouldn't last': Free food store to close
Hundreds of people who got free food from Rotorua Whakaora will have to go elsewhere.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.
Sisters will defend charges in relation to Tauranga boy's death
Two sisters charged over the death of a five-year-old Te Puna boy are heading to trial.
Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused
Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.
'Absolute breaking point': Midwife says shortage in the Bay is 'critical'
One midwife from Central Otago has been working in the Bay since November.