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Omanawa Falls drowning heightens safety fears

Coroner's ruling over Omanawa Falls death.

'Unacceptable' crime concerns prompt action over Fenton St emergency housing

Locals are fed up with badly behaved emergency housing clients.

Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones

The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.

'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home

'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'

Instagram versus reality: How girls can feel body confident

Body insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.

Auckland quake: Aftershocks possible, expert warns

Many were woken by a rare - but weak - earthquake in the early hours of this morning.

Rare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOP

The earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.

Port's $90m profit bolsters region

The port has been 'critical to the local economy' during Covid-19.

Waikato River tragedy: Missing Hamilton man up-and-coming chef

Kayne Kohu could whip up a mean roast or spaghetti bolognese, family says.

Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation

The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.

The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle

The Road Ahead poses risks for our way of life - how does our economy save us?

What Comvita's strong second half means for the future

Comvita reported a loss for the June year, but has the honey exporter turned the corner?

Impassioned pleas to save Tauranga avocado tree fail

The council has voted for the mature tree's destruction despite opposition.

Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward

A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.

Steven Adams' heated exchange with former Thunder teammate

Watch: Adams had a few choice words for a former teammate in today's NBA playoffs game.

Crash tragedy: Seasonal worker dies days before return to Samoa

Vaetasi Asiata was to return home to Samoa on Friday when he died in a crash on Sunday.