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'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed

Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.

'Anomaly': Small town's house prices leap almost 50 per cent in a month

Bay of Plenty towns hit record-high house prices.

No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster

Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.

'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family

A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.

Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways

Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Water-related death near Whakatāne Heads, rāhui in place

Police said a man died in the incident.

One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident

Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".

US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details

The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.

DNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yo

Police find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.

'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away

The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.

Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests

Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.

Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers

Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.

Whakaari eruption: Volcanologist reflects as a science organisation faces charges

It will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.

'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop

Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.

Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM

'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.

Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats

Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.

Apanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laid

The fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.