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Siblings reunite in Tauranga: Meet the Webster 11
When the youngest was born he was already an uncle of four.
Elderly man rescued after falling 30m down cliff
A man was winched to safety after falling 30m down a bank in Ohope.
$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to Gisborne
Grant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.
Missing man found safe
A man reported missing after leaving Hastings for Rotorua has been found.
Tauranga College stalwart Gary Ware dies
Gary Robert Ware was 80 and died peacefully last Sunday after a short illness.
Woman jailed for ripping off Rotorua company again
A woman jailed for ripping off a Rotorua company is back to her old tricks.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Loaded, cocked pistol found in taxi after Head Hunter stabs two men
An eagle-eyed camera operator spotted gun in gangster's hand after he slashed two victims.
One person arrested after Ōpōtiki shooting
The incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.
Well-known music producers lose bids to quash rape convictions
Well-known hip-hop music producers lose appeal to overturn convictions.
Councillors clash with prostitutes over residential rule
Prostitutes' Collective slams move to make home-based sex workers work alone
Cancer drug brings Kiwi woman 'back from the dead'
A miracle drug has given a friend new life. Others need it too, writes Dawn Picken.
'Serious consequences': Warning over new Mongrel Mob knock-off merchandise
"If people do it, they'll no doubt find out in due course what the consequences are."
Turangi man jailed for murdering his baby daughter
A man found guilty of murdering his baby daughter has been sentenced.
Nats in Tauranga backing Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges' Tauranga supporters are backing the National Party leader.
Missing Tauranga mother Lauren Hamilton and baby found
Concerns were held for woman and her newborn baby.
Police pleased with outcome of Whakatāne operation
Action is being taken against violent crime in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, police say.
Auckland's urban sprawl swallows Pokeno
Boomtown where a family house is $600,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
850 teachers short: Govt's $40m recruitment goes into overdrive
Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.
'He actually had big pieces of wood inside the car'
They heard a squealing of tyres and then a big bang.
Local Focus: Tracy Barr-Smith fighting for longer life
Tauranga woman just holding it together. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lonely death at sea: Why an ailing 75-year-old set sail
No one was waiting for her. No grieving family or friends, just the police.
Bella Vista homeowners protest outside council offices
Some were carrying signs. One said: "Fair Market Value, That's All We Want".
Company fined $132k for employment rights breaches
Three staff in two Bay of Plenty stores owned by Prabh Ltd will receive compensation.
Jefferson Starship to perform with Toto
Jefferson Starship is set to perform with Toto in January.
'A kick in the teeth': Teacher stuck on $59,000 after 43 years
Primary teachers who trained after 1996 earn $12,000 more than those who trained earlier.
Taken for a ride: How NZ fuel prices compare globally
Data reveals the percentage of typical salary Kiwis spend on fuel.
Survey reveals cheapest fuel prices
Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.
Gemma McCaw reveals more baby details on breakfast show
Mum-to-be shares her thoughts on her own and other famous Kiwi births this year.