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Eight Kiwis on charter flight to Auckland from South America
Eight Kiwis have been brought home from South America.
'Desperate' Kiwi mum trapped in Peru
A Te Puke woman has been trying for nearly two weeks to get a flight home from Peru.
Coronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checks
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff
"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
Miracle outcome: Toddler escapes permanent head injury after serious fall
The girl proved to be too smart and strong for her own good.
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Gangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spread
An expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.
Riddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attack
Neighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.
Arrests following Western Bay of Plenty shootings
The two men are expected to appear at Tauranga District Court this morning.
Local Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'
Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuates
Civil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.
Man who died in hospital after Kaimāī truck crash named
The crash on State Highway 29 on December 23 left him critically injured.
'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by tree
Coroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.
Te Puke fatal crash offender jailed
A Vanuatu national has been jailed for 22 months after a fatal crash in Te Puke.
It's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeper
Dr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.
Local Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen House
Aberdeen House Christmas Shed powered by love. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen House
Aberdeen House Christmas Shed powered by love. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictions
Council asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinklers blamed for early water restrictions
Council asks community to use water efficiently. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I can't remember last year': The girl who came back from the dead
The Te Puke teenager speaks out a year after her terrible crash.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Body found on rail tracks at Te Puke
The railway line at Te Puke has reopened after a body was found on the tracks yesterday.
Police at train 'incident' in Te Puke
A reporter at the scene said the incident was near the Te Puke train station.
'We're really stoked': High school's facial hair policy change welcomed
The policy now allows students to have 'clean and tidy' facial hair.
'Despondent' principals to vote on strike
Principal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.
Kiwifruit packhouses to pump millions more into infrastructure
The kiwifruit industry has had a bumper season with increased volumes on the horizon.
Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.