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New Anzac memorial honours Kiwi heroes
Words of Kiwi soldier can be heard at memorial at Maryborough, Queensland.
'Not one dreamed of leaving his post'
Heroic efforts of Kiwi troops at Gallipoli honoured in new Anzac memorial.
Couple urges others to rid their towns of P pipes
Discount stores pull meth pipes after approach by Moerewa couple
Reports of thick fog at site where car and train collided
The collision happened just before 8.30am and a person was seriously injured in the crash.
Mixed bag of verdicts for gang trial in Rotorua
The jury has returned verdicts for gang members on trial in Rotorua.
Patch snatch the root of animosity between gangs, Rotorua court hears
A gang patch was at the centre of gang hostilities in Whakatāne, a jury has heard.
Local Focus: Roller derby maidens meet their match
Bay City Rollers Vs Death Stars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
Black Power gang trial enters second week
Six gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Police launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in river
Police are speaking to a person of interest.
Reports of person and child in lake sparks police callout
A young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.
Horse hit by car near Whakatāne
A police spokesman said a collision between a car and horse was reported at 1.53am.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Trial over gang shootout begins
A trial over gang members' shooting at a Mongrel Mob funeral began today.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Gang member jailed for funeral confrontation
Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
One dead after crash near Whakatane
Police are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
Motorist critical after single-car crash near Whakatane
Part of Taneatua Rd is closed following the single car serious crash
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
Gyrocopter crash at Whakatane Airport
Fire and Emergency NZ are currently responding to the crash.
Woman seriously hurt after falling from horse
Injured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.