There are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.

The children's grandmother Sherilyn Poutawa has spoken of the family's heartache.

Tokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.

The couple's 9-year-old son remains stable in Waikato Hospital today.

A Tokoroa couple have admitted starving a man with cerebral palsy who later died.

The Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.

The incident took place on Thursday afternoon.

It is believed a group of youths were turned away from the party just before the incident.

"It was fully involved when they arrived."

The victim spent five days in a high dependency unit and eight weeks in hospital all up.

Real estate agent Delawar Kumandan was suspended for six months for disgraceful conduct.

The NZTA has immediately suspended vehicle inspector Brian McEvoy.

Two people have been seriously injured after a truck and crash collided at Kinleith.

Pīpīwharauroa Wallace has twice been given the greatest gift of all this year - life.

The town of Tokoroa is reeling after a young life was lost.

The family of Indian student killed in a car crash are urging other drivers to take care.

Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.

Police are now asking for help catching the offenders.

Jefferie Hill disappeared while playing with a young friend - was it sinister?

The 18-month-old's injuries were deliberately inflicted, police say.

Emergency services are attending two crashes in the Waikato region.

Police are investigating a robbery at the Thirsty Liquor bottle store in Tokoroa.

Angelina Matekohi was born premature while her parents were on holiday in Australia.

Waikato couple on extended stay in Adelaide after their baby arrived four months early.

The vehicle was carrying a load of bark when it caught fire near Tokoroa.

Youths arrested in Putaruru, police inquiries are continuing.

Little Pīpīwharauroa wasn't even a month old when she had to have a life saving transplant

Devastated cat owner wants SPCA to review its procedures after missing pet is euthanised.

Murray Hunt and his dog Molly were pulled unconscious from a burning house in Tokoroa.

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