Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
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120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'
Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestone
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'Blocked': Surgeon 'battling' to introduce life-changing surgery in NZ
Dr Chris Holdaway hopes to see the surgery offered in NZ before he retires.
'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany
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'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Mayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins
'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'
Bayleys honours its top achievers
The awards were held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.
Stories from 56 years of fostering: Part two
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Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
Police appeal to drone operator near fatal crash scene
One person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.
‘Hiding in plain sight’: Call for law targeting coercive control abuse
Victim advocates argue New Zealand should follow the lead of two Australian states.
SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage
One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.
One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway
Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.
Big Lotto win for Taupō, BoP towns in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
'Unexpected': Knighted businessman awarded new honour
He is the first to receive the award in Tauranga.
Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter
The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.
Te Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champs
Non-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.
One person injured in workplace incident
Police were helping ambulance and fire services at an incident on Athenree Rd.
One dead in Coromandel shed fire
Emergency services were alerted to the fire about 5.20pm Sunday.
Two cases of measles discovered in Waikato
Those affected recently spent time in Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga.
'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis
Surgery is Lucy Cooper's 'only option' if the pain becomes too strong.
'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
Former Chiefs' players line up for the Force
Loosehead prop Josh Bartlett is testing the waters in Perth.
Meet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world
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Key BoP-Waikato route to close over five nights
NZTA says a full closure was safer for their crews and road users.