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Man missing for a week found dead in submerged car
The man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.
Ōmanawa double murder accused's mother says late son admitted murders
She says her son told her he would go out 'in a blaze of glory'.
Police support officer convicted of drink-driving
Crashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
Luke Kirkness: My night with a secret society
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Gangs, drugs, crime: Filmmaker hits out over new TV show Vegas
But collective that helped produce the series defends it.
Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga
An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.
'Heart of gold': Tribute to man killed in Rotorua CBD crash
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'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
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Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated
"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."
DHB failed in its care of mental health patient - commissioner
The DHB CEO has apologised to the family of the young man.
Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa
An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Pedestrian struck on SH2 Ōpōtiki - delay travel
A pedestrian has been struck on SH2 in Ōpōtiki early this morning.
Playground sabotage: Broken glass endangering kids' fun
The playground on Susan St has closed following regular discoveries of dangerous glass.
Should this New Zealand suburb change its name?
Suburb Spotlight: Well-known Tauranga figures call for the suburb name to be changed.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
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Man who ordered pizza with illegally obtained credit card information avoids jail
Gemini Dixon pleaded guilty to accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes.
She could drop dead at any time: Govt to pay for $470k life-saving US surgery
Shock of news from ministry makes 24-year-old feel 'sick'.
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
Man jailed for posing as teen to lure schoolgirls into the bush for sexual acts
A Mount Maunganui man has been jailed for sexual offences against four teenage girls.
Local Focus: Ko Taua set to charm the Aronui Arts Festival
A bilingual musical showcasing two worlds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Emergency accommodation support services lack a 'moral failure' by Govt - social housing provider
The Government is now spending nearly a million dollars a day to put people up.
Lawyer finds legal snag in Rotorua's emergency housing
A Rotorua barrister has questioned if it is legal for motels to offer emergency housing.
'New look': Mt Maunganui property sells for record $9.5m
The $9.5m sale was a record for the region, says REINZ
Seven appear in court after drug raids
Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.
Unknown sums handed over to moteliers for damage
Some moteliers are speaking out, saying they're being demonised.
Police officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'
The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.
Bodybuilder Pohatu Higgs told he could never walk again
Higgs says he hit rock bottom when the condition first occurred.