'Deep sorrow': PM speaks after deadly shooting, praises heroic actions of police
Eyewitnesses have described being caught up in the chaos as a gunman stormed a building.
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Heavy rain warning and strong wind watch issued for Coromandel
MetService has upgraded the forecast to orange for Coromandel.
Two people killed by gunman who stormed Auckland CBD building site, shooter also dead, multiple injured
Gunman was wearing electronic monitoring bracelet when he stormed building site.
'A child on a pushbike would be breaking the law': MP hits out at speed mandate
He says National would overturn the rule if it forms the next Government.
New single for 'super-proud' Tūrangi singer
It's a family affair for Tūrangi-born Jackson Owens' new single with his brother.
Prison plot: Phoney cop call gets girlfriend free hotel stay
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Mike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that count
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Sport and club reports from around the Taupō District.
Whakaari/White Island trial: Eruption was impossible to predict, volcanologist tells court
"We can never definitively say when an eruption might happen."
Body down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude Takao
Third man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.
Planned power outage hits hundreds of Rotorua properties
Power is out in several suburbs until later this afternoon.
Don’t leave home till you’ve seen the outskirts
Taupō's Monday Walkers explore 15km along the eastern fringes of town.
'So exciting' Reclaiming her love of dance after life-changing diagnosis
Nathalie Macfarlane and George Taurua have the romantic dance of this year's competition
'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addict
The nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?
Embattled MP Kiri Allan heads back to Parliament but National keeps applying pressure
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Allan has wasted no time getting back into mahi.
Top three reasons for WoF fails revealed: Mechanics' tips on what to watch out for
More than half of vehicles inspected over the past five years have failed at least once.
Five arrested after car spiked, police dog bites youth
The youths allegedly fled on foot after the car was spiked
Big win in First XV rugby for Hastings Boys' High over Rotorua
Hastings sit fourth in Super 8 after defeating Rotorua 29-24.
Leading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanket
It's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.
The Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?
Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.
Man charged with Claude Takao’s murder appears in court
The 47-year-old was found dead down a bank last month.
Word of mouth boosts Mangakino Youthtown programme
An after-school programme is celebrating being able to deliver an important service.
Ngā kura huna - on a path to hidden treasure at Opepe
Tangata whenua used the site as shelter hundreds of years ago.
Greens ‘Hoki Whenua Mai’ policy to return stolen land
An end to historic Treaty claim deadlines and perpetual leases on Māori land also sought.
Third man charged with murder of Claude Takao
Five people are now facing charges in relation to the death of Claude Takao.
Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue
A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed
DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man
Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.
'You had your way with her': Entertainment figure denies drugging, raping women
The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.
'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidence
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
Wilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum
"Hayden was clearly in the hurt box when he crossed the finish line."
Fire crews, helicopter battle 100m x 100m grass fire in Waihau Bay
Crews from Waihau Bay, Hicks Bay and Ōpōtiki were in attendance.
Ruapehu ends extraordinary lift pass sale after rocky start to NZ ski season
Season pass holders to be far fewer following last-minute doorstep sale.
Wilde blitzes the field for sprint distance championship title in Hamburg
The Olympic bronze medallist is the newly crowned Super Sprint World Triathlon champ.