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Photos: Winners announced in architecture awards

Twenty-four projects have received awards.

Bay of Plenty murder accused court case put off to next month

The man is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Six shootings: The Mongols and the violent turf war over Tauranga

Police on covert investigation quietly intervened to stop further violence in gang wars.

Mongols raids: AK47s, Molotov cocktails seized by police

The arrests will result in at least 228 charges being laid, police say.

Comment: Outcry over Rotorua as quarantine base justified

All we can do is wait and hope that there is no risk to those in our communities.

Lightning strikes, flooding and crashes as heavy rain hits region

There had been about 180 lightning strikes across the Bay of Plenty.

Weather: Heavy rain watch extended for Bay of Plenty, downpours expected in Coromandel

A complex low was bringing associated fronts to many parts of the North Island.

Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?

The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".

Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter

Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".

'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat

He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.

Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons

COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.

'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages

The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.

King beds and spa: Inside new multimillion-dollar superyacht

Forty local businesses involved in building luxury 90-tonne catamaran.

Bryan Gould: Government had temerity to stick to its guns

COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.

'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'

Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.

'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays

Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.

PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis

Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.

Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact

COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.