Meth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bed
Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.
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'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circle
Alongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
Bloomfield tells councils to fluoridate water
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has today written to 14 authorities
Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage
The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.
'Sitting duck': Jewellery store target of early-morning ram raid
Inquiries, including a forensic examination, will be conducted, police say
Man sentenced for school arson, assault and robbery
The man faced arson, burglary and robbery by assault charges.
State Highway crumbles into river as wild weather continues
State Highway 35 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne is now officially closed.
Whakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in court
Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
Developers, council and iwi debate names for new roads
Private developers overruled by Whakatane District Council and local iwi.
GP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treat
Judge declines to release medicines imported from India.
Wild weather: Aucklanders warned to delay morning commute as fierce storm hits NZ
There are more than 40 weather watches and warnings across the country.
Missing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flight
The 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
'Bloody shock': Māori leader pursues German artist who stole his tā moko image
The altered photo is selling on Etsy for thousands of euros.
Tropical rainmaker: Fierce winds and heavy rain to fall; danger of flooding in some areas
Streams and rivers are expected to rise quickly along with a threat of floods and slips.
Police seize $60k of meth in Bay of Plenty operation
Police searched an address in Ford St, Ōpōtiki today.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.
Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million
Wednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'
Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.
Minor injuries after Whakatane Airport incident
A police spokeswoman said a gyrocopter had crashed at the airport.
'Half of me missing': Benji Marshall's heartbreaking search for dad
NRL great shares emotional story before Celebrity Apprentice win.
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
Why your house may lose its insurance.
MP Kiri Allan's courage: 'This journey has been a gift'
After her brave battle with cancer, the MP reflects on her tough year.
'It's my sanctuary': Chronically ill tenant in disbelief over plans to move him again
A Whakatāne pensioner intends to go to arbitration with Kāinga Ora.
'Why is it always the good ones?: Schoolboy killed in horror crash
Keanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.
New meth rehab facility to be funded by proceeds of crime
New community-based whānau support service and supported accommodation facility for BOP.
'Not an easy decision': Whakaari/White Island trial venue decided
The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.