'All he wanted was help': Mental health services turned away man who later bashed cops
A man who seriously assaulted two police officers in police cells has been sentenced.
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Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa
One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.
RSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygen
Five to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.
RSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virus
Cause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.
'You call that justice?': Sex abuser given home detention
Reginald Scouse took a boy to a church and performed a sexual act on him.
Representation review could affect Māori ward structure
Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.
Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study
NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.
How 'guardian angel' single mum rescued an elderly couple
Hemana and Sarah Eruera believe they met their guardian angel on a Tauranga side street.
Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.
Teaching te reo Māori to 'the masses': The story behind a new app with big goals
New app Reo Ora aims to be the one-stop learning platform for te reo Māori.
World-leading app to train teachers in te reo Māori
The initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand's education workforce in Te Reo.
Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?
OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers
Two hurt in Rotorua crash, occupants of one vehicle run from scene
A helicopter was sent to the scene.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread
When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.
Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him
The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.
Father jailed for 'severe beating' and murder of 5yo son
William Sio, who beat his son to death, said he was 'not the parent of the year'.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
'Really good news': Iwi scheme will build $500K homes for whānau
Ngāti Whakaue wants to establish real pathways to homeownership for their people.
Local Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvet
Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
'Perfect storm' led to father stabbing son 12 times
Breen Makiri went on a stabbing frenzy in an attempt to kill his son.
Flipped ute Fenton St crash: Teen pleads guilty
After stealing a vehicle, he led police on a dangerous chase before crashing on Fenton St.
'Emaciated' cows die as farmer says grazing them a 'burden'
Many yearlings in the herd were half the size they should have been at that age.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Two babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in place
There are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.
Crisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for opening
It has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga
Waikato law firm Tompkins Wake on a growth roll
Auckland a happy hunting ground for the growth energy of century-old Waikato law firm.
Some councils have 'head in the sand' over Three Waters reform- Rotorua councillor
It comes after one mayor said reforms could be a 'turd degree burn' for ratepayers.
Murder trial: Crown says 77-year-old man was kicked, punched and stomped
A man is on trial for the murder of an Ōpōtiki man five years ago.
Matariki celebrations start with 'breathtaking' pre-dawn ceremony
Matariki celebrations in Rotorua opened with a special pre-dawn ceremony on Mokoia Island.
Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā
Police and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.
Thousands lose power after Rotorua crash
Police said a person was reportedly injured but the level of their injuries was unknown.
Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers
Accessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.