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Why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night

Wonder why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night?

'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising

But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".

Highway tragedy: Gang 'life member' in police sights after crash killing two

A senior patched member of the Filthy Few was the rider involved in the double fatal.

Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k

Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.

'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests

One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.

'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay

"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered

Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.

Act of kindness: Grandfather gifts worldly belongings to homeless

"We just want to make a difference to a kid's life."

A city 'built on betrayal: Tauranga's big move to reconcile with Māori over past wrong

Some fought tears, others apologised for protest actions, others clapped as decision made.

Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus

Instead of going to school they were seen asking about getting to Auckland.

'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing

'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'

Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'

"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."

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.

$16m for $1: Council CBD land subject of Māori co-ownership plans

Such a move would 'provide a contemporary reconciliation to a longstanding grievance'.

'Tragic': Deaths and injuries after two crashes within 24 hours on Tauranga roads

"I remember thinking 's**t, that looks like a serious crash. And then, 'that's my house'."