Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him – coroner
It was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.
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Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.
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Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
Victim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years later
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Woolworths strike: Bay of Plenty and Rotorua staff served suspension notices
Claims more than 40 Woolworths staff in Bay were issued suspension notices.
Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'
He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.
Explosive pie-eating scenario discovered as pupils learn media skills
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Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came
Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
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Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Bay Woolworths staff walk off jobs to protest wages, staffing levels
Some staff can't afford to shop where they work, a delegate says.
Victim speaks of 'horrific' dog attack: 'I was screaming hoping someone would come help'
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'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit
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PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
Hundreds lose power after Rotorua crash
There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.
Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital
The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.
Golf: The two awards that put a winning Boys' High team on top
Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.