Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
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Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son
The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Watch: 'Ugly low life' allegedly caught stealing money meant for chronically ill kids
He allegedly claimed he was hungry, poor. Then he took off with funds meant for sick kids.
Guardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki role
Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.
Ram raid victim: 'There needs to be tougher repercussions - they are not heroes'
Victims of multiple ram raids want smash and grab offenders to face tougher penalties.
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
Police seek help from social media companies after spate of ram raids
Police say in recent months there has been an increase in these types of crimes.
Large part of the Coromandel without power
Parts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.
'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizes
They were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.
Novavax vaccine approved: How it differs from Pfizer
When might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?
Psychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'
Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
Vaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.
Mayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine either
Medsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.
Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent
Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.
Car crashes into Coromandel sea
The driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.
Problem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premises
Mandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.
Novavax applies for use in NZ, vaccine not approved 'anywhere in the world'
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it's unlikely Novavax would be used in New Zealand.
Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations
Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.
Mandating jabs 'absolutely wrong': Defiant mayor refuses Pfizer jab
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie stands by her beliefs.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
Former Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teen
Ben Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.
Doolan slots in for Swampfoxes
Todd Doolan returns to Heartland Championship rugby for the first time since 2016
The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.
Covid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblock
The road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.