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Teachers ask for Auckland, Tauranga, Queenstown rental housing allowance
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Witness says attempted murder accused told her she caused head-on crash
Waihi attempted murder accused told Crown witness she caused head-on crash.
Trial date set for McLaren Falls murder accused
Five men have pleaded not guilty in relation to charges over Mitchell Paterson's death.
Forensic pathologist to examine 'skull' pulled from water
A woman who works at the Mount Ocean Sports Club said the item 'looks human'.
Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha
NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.
People arrested in relation to donation scam
Thanks to members of the public coming forward, arrests have been made.
Auckland's teacher shortage reaches Tauranga
New Zealand will have an extra 40,000 primary school students by 2030.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Police push for social worker team for child protection
'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.
Three people arrested after avocado heists
Police have arrested two men and a women after avocados were stolen in the Bay of Plenty.
Gang member steals ashes from Pāpāmoa family
Pāpāmoa man left 'significantly harmed' after son's ashes stolen during robbery.
Wet weekend on the way for most
Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.
Bella Vista homeowners will seek more than $25k damages
On top of the damages claim, homeowners want market value for their houses, plus costs.
Council facing two separate Bella Vista lawsuits
Nineteen of the homeowners will be filing their own legal proceedings against the council.
Repeat drink driver 'on the prison merry-go-round'
Tauranga driver jailed for 21.5 months for 20th drink-driving conviction
Head of Wally Haumaha inquiry stands down
The chair of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment has stood down.
Bella Vista homeowners to sue council
Homeowners reject Tauranga City Council offer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cold case: $10,000 reward for conviction of 20yo's killers
Evidence leading to a conviction in the Israel Jack case will be rewarded with $10,000.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
LinkedIn account of inquiry head endorses Wally Haumaha
Calls for chairwoman of inquiry into top cop to resign.
KiwiBuild applications pile up in Tauranga
Tauranga mayor Greg Brownless has called the number of applicants "absolutely huge".
Trent Boult and wife Gert expecting first child
Black Caps fast bowler Trent Boult and his wife Gert are expecting their first child.
More Bella Vista residents considering joining class action
Auckland QC David Heaney filed the class action on behalf of residents in late May.
Can Wanganui prosper without their champion hookers?
Unique experience with three 40 minute games in Taihape this afternoon.
Local Focus: Driving lessons to solve unlicensed drivers problem in Ōpōtiki
Reducing road deaths is on the minds of Ōpōtiki locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More arrests after McLaren Falls homicide
More arrests have been made following the McLaren Falls homicide.
Watch: Near-drowning victim's emotional reunion with hero cop
"I gave up ... then I came back up and I heard someone say, 'Hey, I'm here to save you'."
Bella Vista buyout more than $10m - mayor
The council this week agreed to make offers to buy the 21 Bella Vista properties.
Hosking: It's not right, it's not fair, but the Bella Vista fight isn't worth it
COMMENT: So what to do? As an owner is the offer fair? That's open to interpretation.
The city where rents are still skyrocketing
Western Bay rent is on the up but there is just one suburb bucking the trend.
Homeowner 'disgusted' news of offer came from media
The council has offered the price paid for the house plus expenses.
Failed Bella Vista development: Council offers to buy 21 homes
The offer is not what homeowners said they wanted