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Tractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identified
The fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.
Whakaari / White Island eruption: Who could WorkSafe charge?
More than 25 fulltime WorkSafe staff have been involved in the probe over the last year.
Woman in sex trial has dependent personality disorder, court told
A psychiatrist has told a court that woman on trial for sexual crimes suffers from PTSD.
Pet food company cops $66k fine over big stink
Judge: 'Being in an industrial area is not a licence to discharge offensive odour.'
'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade
First it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.
One dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near Rotorua
The fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.
Local Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism
"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council
Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.
Māori Party co-leader 'won't acknowledge Queen alone' at swearing-in
Rawiri Waititi says he'll have to get "creative" when he takes the oath in Parliament.
'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found dead
The toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.
'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop front
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Pathologist describes injuries in baby murder trial
The jury is being asked whether the accused is responsible for the death.
Here comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this week
Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.
Double hit: TVs, computers stolen in twin CBD burglaries
Digital Natives Academy and Te Pālace have been ransacked by thieves.
Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt
Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.
Critically injured woman flown to Tauranga Hospital
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, is in a critical condition.
Child sex trial: Women's disturbing messages about girls read to court
Laken Maree Rose, 31, denies 61 charges dated between 2014 and 2019.
Local Focus: Second-hand 'Bike Drive' a huge success
Wheelie good initiative gives kids bikes for Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New coffee business roasted over 'offensive, bizarre' name
OCD sufferers outraged by a coffee roastery's business with the same initials.
Beach death: 10 people try for 35 minutes to revive man
A man in his 70s died at Waihi Beach despite efforts to resuscitate him.
'Making matters up as he went': Judge rules against former Bella Vista director in $1m suit
'It struck me that Mr Cancian was endeavouring to grasp at any passing straw': Judge.
Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts
Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.
'A very dark journey' - Todd Muller opens up about his mental health
Five days into his new role as National Party leader, Todd Muller burst into tears.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Equestrian says partner 'compelled' her to help him in child sex acts
Cambridge equestrian Laken Rose is defending 61 charges relating to child sex acts
Local Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapū
Council unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sneak peek given for Pāpāmoa's Te Ōkūroa Drive School ahead of 2022 opening
The school is on track to open in about 16 months but the zone is yet to be finalised.
Hot property: 32 luxury apartments planned for Tauranga CBD
The Vantage development will include a new six-storey mixed-use apartment building.
Tauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surfer
Emergency services searched the area until midnight.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.