One day life was 'sweet'. The next, his 'head was gone' - Why he says the system's 'broken'
'Right now, unless you know where you’re looking it’s hard to find help.'
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Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One critically injured as crash closes road near Putaruru
Two vehicles crash in Arapuni.
Large scrub fire: Tourist attraction praised for evacuation, restricted season begins
The Bay of Plenty moved to a restricted fire season this morning.
One dead in Bay of Plenty house fire
The single-storey dwelling was fully engulfed in flames.
Who to watch for in Tarawera Ultra-Trail this weekend
Rotorua hosts one of the biggest ultra-trail races in the world this weekend.
61st Halberg Awards: Dame Lisa Carrington takes out Supreme, Warriors scoop moment
All the action from Wednesday's awards at Spark Arena in Auckland.
'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.
'Self-hatred and disgust': Victim in teen prostitution ring speaks out
A Rotorua couple behind illegal teen prostitution ring have been sentenced.
Sold! Buyer of Tiny Deane's emergency housing security business revealed
Why Tiny Deane was given another extension to sell his business.
Police sting targeting commercial burglaries nabs 12 youth
A five-day operation focused on business burglaries, youth and gang crime.
Glenholme fire: Police say house may have been burgled
The house was 'well involved' in flames when crews arrived.
Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.
Rapist on the run in Australia after Rotorua jury convicts him of attacking teen girls
He fled to Australia while on bail but his trial went ahead without him anyway.
Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.
He lost his parents and brothers to cancer. Then he was diagnosed
The painter says working outside may have caused his melanoma diagnosis.
Fire forces evacuation of tourism attraction near Rotorua
State Highway 5, which had been closed at both ends of Waiotapu Loop Rd, has reopened.
Rich praise for UCI BMX Racing World Cup round in Rotorua
The BMX World Cup event in Rotorua was lauded by officials and the riding community.
'Hot as hell': Air Force veteran remembers war in the Pacific as he turns 100
Eric Hogg served in the Pacific during World War II.
Homeless man fined $35 by police in effort to improve Rotorua's 'reputation'
'We don’t want to get a reputation as a city of beggars.'
Truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissal
Wayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
Truck and car crash at Lichfield on SH1
One person is reported to have moderate injuries, the truck is partly blocking the road.
'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working
$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.
Mouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ finds
Local councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.
Arson attack at a Kawerau school under investigation
A Kawerau school's playground fire is being treated as an arson.
Meet the man eating crispy possum tails, BBQ hedgehogs
Keeping it Wild YouTube sensation chows down on wild meals.
'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
Check your tickets: Tauranga Lotto punter $700k richer
A Tauranga Lotto punter won $700,000 with lucky Lotto strike ticket.
Food prices should be lower - despite extreme weather
OPINION: I thought fruit was supposed to get cheaper in the summer.
The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward
More than two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.
When Kane Williamson made a century batting at No 8: Tales from his first coach
'That’s just the mark of the boy back then at the age of 12 - and nothing’s changed.'