Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.

Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.

The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.

The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.

The mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.

Other residents ventured into the man's room repeatedly over two months.

The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.

Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.

Ethan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.

WorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.

The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.

Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.

Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.

'I’m having a great time. I’m the table tennis champion.'

The Bay of Plenty has had some of the country’s most notable cases this year.

Crown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.

The ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.

“This is the worst idea since the Hitlers decided to have a baby boy called Adolf"

New Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.

The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.

Elmira Raffiee targeted big retailers like Mitre 10 and Bunnings.

Sarah had no idea her partner, a much-loved family man, was capable of rape.

Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'

'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'

Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?

The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.

A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.

Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.

Adrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.

The hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.

His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.

Child advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has expressed anger at failings by Oranga Tamariki.

The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.

An appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.

Sivell was released on bail after an initial court appearance in March.

Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.

Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.

A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.

One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.

The man's offending was discovered after the girl told her mother.

The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.

The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.

Greg Robinson was censured after removing an earphone from a student's ear.

The pair's name suppression has now lapsed

Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.

Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.

Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.

Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.

The charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.

Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.

The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.

Mitchell Te Kani died at a Maungatapu property on May 14

Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.

Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.

Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.

Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.

The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.

Owner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.

An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

It was the pair's second appearance.

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

Data details Ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.

Youngster died in Starship Hospital after injuries suffered in Te Puna.

Ryan Mackey was found to have 1600 objectionable files on his iPhone.