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Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bust
Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.
Rotorua rides high on Whaka 100 success
Taupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
A 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
Luberon caps top weekend for Stud in Sweynesse thriller
Trainer: 'She’s probably just fulfilling the promise she’s shown.'
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.
'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby
Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.
Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'
A bush walk the way nature intended
A trip around the Nature Track at Mount Ngongatahā Scenic Reserve.
'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.
'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'