Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
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'We nicknamed him Waterboy. But he was no boy. He was da man.'
Whakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty plea
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of grief
Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.
'Not easy to step away': Emotional Black Caps star announces retirement
The 37-year-old will not be in the starting XI for the Black Caps against Australia.
'Bulls***': Former police minister Stuart Nash lets rip against Labour ex-colleagues
Nash says Chris Hipkins should have approved gang asset seizures under $30,000
Whakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’
Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.
Waitangi Tribunal hearing to listen to Māori veterans' war stories
Few Māori veterans from WWII acquired farms under settlement schemes.
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'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.
Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.
Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
'Get inside': Man arrested after explosives team moves in on suspicious device
'I wanted to go outside or look out the window ... but everyone was told to get inside'.
It's not Auckland: The city where it takes 11.3 years to save a house deposit
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Heavy rain watch in place for BoP and Coromandel
The regions could expect periods of rain, locally heavy at times, with possible downpours.
Chiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fans
The microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.
Whakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedy
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
Defence Force called in to dispose of 'suspicious item' at Rotorua intersection
Police cordoned off the area.
Man found dead at popular swimming area near Rotorua
A 50-year-old man was found dead in a creek in the Hot and Cold Pool area.
Te Matatini 2025: 12 groups qualify from Mātaatua, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Tauihu regionals
Twelve kapa groups from Mātaatua qualify for Te Matatini 2025.
'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removed
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Watch: Comancheros Harley-Davidson bikes crushed by police under new laws
It is the first time police have sought an order to destroy assets under new laws.
'Fantastic': Rebounding conference sector to pump $15m into city economy
The business events sector had 'rebounded strongly'
'Step too far': Smart mouthguards spark controversy
Several players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.
Emergency housing and security firm boss Tiny Deane fined
A separation between the security business and the emergency housing work was required.
Opinion: Breaking down barriers in New Zealand
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Letters to the editor: Heartened by the new Govt’s educational priority
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Opinion: Prosecuting homeless beggars seems pointless
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Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
'Huge shock to life': Man with tetraplegia now helps others with disabilities
Timothy Lee 'hit my head open on a tree' when he had a mountain biking accident.
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He made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.
Rotorua hot pool mystery echoes 1980 search for man's remains
Police are trying to find out if a man has fallen into a 'near-boiling' geothermal pool.