'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shooting
Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
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Thousands of properties affected by power outages
Most of the outages are in lower parts of the North Island.
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
Netball has another Dame! Coach of golden era recognised
Ruth Aitken coached the Silver Ferns through one of their greatest runs.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son
The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Children trapped in early learning centre by floodwaters in Thames-Coromandel
It's believed seven children are at the centre.
Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.
'Glitch in the matrix': Kiwi captures stunning ocean phenomenon
'Fifty-six years on this Earth and nature still amazes and surprises me ...'
SH2 back open after 'serious' Karangahake Gorge crash
Indications are the crash involving two cars has resulted in serious injuries, police say.
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
Whitianga to Auckland's CBD in 30 minutes? Seaglider travel could be reality
Delivery is expected around 2025.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Guardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki role
Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.
Details revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation land
OceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.
Coroner lifts suppression for Tairua Bar boating victim
Four people were flown to hospital following the incident.
Pair accused of burglary spree caught hiding in stream
Top cop says operation was a great example of proactive policing.
Person dies at Whangamatā Beach despite CPR attempts
The person was not able to be revived after being brought from the water this afternoon.
Manaia homicide victim named
The homicide happened not far from a serious crash that may or may not be linked.
SH2 reopens after truck and trailer rolls north of Katikati
The incident, near the intersection of Lindemann Rd, was reported to police about 6am.
Trial by Tandem: 70-somethings avoid divorce on 659km journey
Waihi couple's blog 'two old farts on a tandem' recounts countless carrot cakes along way.
'My business': Mayor to remain unvaxxed despite Novavax claims
Arrival of the Novavax vaccine won't change Sandra Goudie's vaccine stance.
Pair pulled from ocean after boat sinks off Coromandel
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was alerted around 10.30am.
Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use
Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year
Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland
The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.
'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school
The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.
Radio station goes off air after vandalism act
Coromandel's CFM said someone forcibly entered one of their radio sites yesterday
Mayor can attend meetings after policy change
At least one councillor will refuse to sit in chambers if Sandra Goudie attends.
Coromandel festival prompts traffic warning by police
The event is likely to attract a large number of motorcyclists to the area.
Death on Tairua Bar: Coastguard launch warnings existed
Tairua-Pauanui Coastguard took 20 minutes to launch over sandbar, say witnesses.
'Why I do beauty contests': Shona the vintage pin-up grandmother
She will represent the Bay of Plenty in The Miss Pin Up NZ competition next month.
New locations of interest - two Coromandel bars and one Auckland nightclub
An Auckland bar has been revealed as one of the latest 'high-risk' locations of interest.
Stranded whale in Coromandel Harbour dies
Authorities were working to help the whale stranded at Te Kouma.