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Tourist bus crash: Details of five deaths revealed
The driver charged over the deaths of five tourists in a crash has appeared in court.
Local Focus: The East Coast explained
What makes East Coast tick and who will they vote for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Spaceship-looking clouds form over Bay of Plenty
The clouds made for jaw-dropping sight over Bay of Plenty this evening.
Building Bridges: Muller promotes ex-leader in Nats reshuffle
Paula Bennett is going but has Todd Muller found a place for Simon Bridges?
One dead after tractor incident in Ohauiti, Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the address shortly before 6.30pm
Bella Vista trial: Left out of pocket, with no Code of Compliance
The Bella Vista trial enters its third day.
Whakaari/White Island survivor recalls skin falling off her hands
Survivor reveals the hurdles she has overcome during the last six months of her recovery.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
'There were obvious areas of concern': Bella Vista Homes worries revealed
The trial surrounding failed Bella Vista Homes Limited continues.
Man's death after being injured in custody a police failure, authority finds
The man, known as Mr X, was taken into police custody in October 2017.
Local Focus: Turning the first sod for new Pāpāmoa Catholic school
Foundation works due to begin this week. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
State Highway 25A, Kopu to Hikuai partially reopens
A detour was in place but motorists were asked to avoid the area if possible.
Slower speeds on 600 roads rolled out across Auckland today
Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Bella Vista saga: Council staff told to go easy on developer
"It has caused me a lot of stress. I wish I'd just failed them."
Low interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarm
Low interest rates are stoking demand for kiwifruit-growing assets, MyFarm says.
Ute and car collide in Western Bay of Plenty
A person is in a serious condition after a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty.
'Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home
Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle
Without open heart surgery, Kylan Black would not have lived to see his first birthday.
Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to four locals who have them.
Stars line up as women's rugby returns
Bay of Plenty's women's players have the chance to play with and against the best.
Tactix charge back to beat Magic
An excellent second half gave the Tactix victory over the Magic.
Severe thunderstorm warning as rain hits Auckland, Coromandel
MetService has warned of thunderstorms overnight.
Rugby: 'It's time for our clubs to restore mana'
A change to this year's Baywide rugby format is seen as an opportunity for Central BOP.
White Island: Newlyweds to sue cruise line, NZ tour company
Couple say "our lives are changed forever" as they launch legal action.
Your weather: Rain to end the week and linger for the weekend
Crack out those umbrellas, the rain is set to stay.
Car, driver pulled out of floodwaters in Auckland, reservoir dam levels jump
Heavy rain battering the region has seen reservoir dam levels jump.
Wild weather on its way: More than 700 lightning strikes west of NZ
Severe weather warnings are in place for much of the North Island.
More Mongols raids today: AK47s seized
More AK47s and semi-automatic firearms captured in today's raids.
Six shootings: The Mongols and the violent turf war over Tauranga
Police on covert investigation quietly intervened to stop further violence in gang wars.