Adams a stone's throw away from gold
Adams threw a season's best 18.52m to qualify for the Comm Games women's shot put final
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O'Dea bros claim beach volleyball bronze
Grandsons of All Black Bob O'Dea wrap up the medal in straight sets, 21-13 21-15.
Suspected drug user collapses by library
The public did CPR on a man who collapsed after apparently smoking synthetic drugs.
Wintry blast brings down trees and power lines
"A massive number of power outages and widespread damage to the electricity network."
Positivity keeping Walker on track
New Zealand's first BMX Olympian Sarah Walker says she is nearing her best form again.
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All you need to know about day eight of the Commonwealth Games.
Game on! Silver Ferns to face Australia in semifinals
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Court sentences too high, says judge
Judge says court sentences are too high and people are being kept in prisons too long.
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
NZTA finds money for Edgecumbe Bridge facelift
The Edgecumbe Bridge had been described as an eyesore by residents - but not for long.
Wild weather brings down tree on car near Rotorua
Rotorua was hit by wild weather overnight bringing down trees, one that landed on a car.
Silver Ferns into Games semis, now for credibility
Silver Ferns sneak into Commonwealth Games semis but must now regain credibility.
Get prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn police
Plan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.
Playground at risk of closure after broken glass buried in bark
A Rotorua playground was found to have broken glass deliberately buried in its bark.
Wild weather: What you need to know
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Mum's 'heartache' after thieves steal placentas
"It's the things ... that would not mean anything to anyone else causing me heartache."
'An absolute maelstrom of marine fury and hell'
Rotorua man Stuart Corson said the dice fell the right way for him 50 years ago.
Parents speak about devastating crash loss
Hona Robinson's parents speak out about their love for their son who died at Easter.
Comm Games live: Shot bro! Walsh wins gold
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'You can't live like that forever' - formerly homeless man
Michael went from living on the streets for seven years to employed, housed and studying.
Silver Ferns coach 'must go after Malawi meltdown'
COMMENT: NZ netball at a crossroads: What happens next could shape the sport for years.
All you need to know: Today's Comm Games action
All you need to know about day five of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
International sport: Overnight highlights
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A new low: Silver Ferns stunned by minnows
It is the first time in netball history that Malawi has claimed victory over New Zealand.
Plans halted for Rotorua te reo road signs
Rotorua officially became the first bilingual city in Aotearoa in August last year.
NZTA puts brakes on te reo road-signs plan
The mayor is "sure" the city will have bilingual signs, but speeds may not be included.
All you need to know: Today's Comm Games action
Kiwis in action on day four of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Comm Games: NZ's savvy tactic to win bronze
New Zealand's Commonwealth Games triathlon medal drought is over.
Grandfather raising kids after 'full of life' daughter killed in crash
For Roger Tautuku-Orme "koro has become daddy" after his daughter's tragic death.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.
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Kiwis in action on day three of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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