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Top traffic cop: 'We are sick of picking up dead people off our roads'

The district's 2020 road toll already stands at 13, two deaths short of the 2019 toll.

'Inexcusable': Former firefighter fined for illegal burning

Kevin Davies pleaded guilty and was sentenced to $14,000 in penalties.

'I miss you': Heartbroken father's message to missing son

Missing man described as a happy and peaceful guy.

Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back

Māngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.

'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft

"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.

Omanawa Falls drowning heightens safety fears

Coroner's ruling over Omanawa Falls death.

Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones

The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.

Wanted man arrested after 500m dash into the sea, say cops

Man to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow after Pāpāmoa Beach arrest.

It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?

But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.

Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons

"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."

Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up

"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."

'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m

Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.

Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old

Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.

Coromandel's lost gold mines revived in 3D

An unlikely Victorian fad provides exciting depth to photographs of the Kiwi gold mines.

Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax?

Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax? Candidates give their views

Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.