Death certificates omitted names of children who'd died before their parents.

COMMENT: National's leader made an abysmal job of explaining what is going on.

Meanwhile, dog owners argue for more pooch-friendly spaces, not fewer.

A council committee has given the 77-house plan a stamp of approval.

Many people will be coming home to unemptied yellow-stickered glass crates

Are you sacrificing sleep to meet society's expectations?

NZ police seize bank account in global investigation to target notorious Kinahan cartel.

122 properties – in hindsight – were unnecessarily fixed up and their residents moved out.

Peters on the 'second longest-surviving political party that has not changed its name'.

The Jacksons, Kool and the Gang, Village People to perform at Mount Maunganui.

New speed camera snaps speeding motorists with $30,000 in fines during its first month.

It's the fastest growing language taught in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.

Tauranga police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after a serious assault.

Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members

A Bay of Plenty strawberry provider hopes locals will continue to support growers.

The identity of a man charged with a stabbing-related killing has been suppressed

"It is unacceptable to inflict this level of suffering on an elderly animal" - SPCA.

A neighbour saw a "young guy covered in blood" who yelled at him to call police.

Hot pools, glow worms, jumping pillows and go karts. Tauranga's a wild ride.

North Island Mussels was fined $219K and ordered to pay $60K in reparations.

Man who died paragliding misjudged his ability or a gust put him off course, coroner says.

'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'

Only 258 of 971 freedom camping fines have been paid in Tauranga City.

A Givealittle page has been created and neighbours and friends are seeking donations.

Black toilet paper is a thing, and now it's being used to raise money for charity.

Miro is aiming to employ 5000 Māori by 2026. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"In many countries the jails are akin to zoos."

Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ninety per cent of 700 principals surveyed say they've struggled to find relievers.