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A 'constant reminder' to do better: Oranga Tamariki CEO on 5yo Malachi Subecz's death

The agency is conducting an independent review into whether it failed Malachi Subecz.

Ram raids are violent, thuggish and dangerous

OPINION: Grumpy old men and women have been sounding the warning for years.

MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

Gone by smoko: Workers quitting on first day, other staff 'tired and stressed out'

'Mental health tsunami is coming' as labour shortage hits workers left to pick up slack.

Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay

The death will be referred to the coroner.

Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident

'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'

Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later

The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.

Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines

A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.

Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees

A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.

'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four

The crash has rocked the small communities involved.

'Pretty full on': One father's way of managing fatigue and stress

James Mooney says it is better than going for a walk or watching TV

Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan

Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.

'Somebody's going to die': Where ram raids have tripled in three years

Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.