Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders
Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.
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Answers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral home
Family of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit
The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.
Car rolls, seriously injuring two people near Whakatāne
One of the cars involved have fled.
Driver missing from scene of Whakatāne power-pole crash
There are 177 properties without power as a result of the crash into a power pole.
'Hard-working family men': Crash victims named
Friends and family of those who died in Monday's crash are reeling from their loss.
Kaingaroa fatal crash survivor still in hospital
The survivor of the fatal crash that killed four people remains stable in Waikato Hospital
Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression
Murder accused's identity has been suppressed.
Opinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residents
We have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.
Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer
Majority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges
Accused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.
Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga
Kings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea
The fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.
'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'
"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".
Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'
At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.
Air Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that could
Airline filled in when others pulled out and is preparing for one of its biggest moves.