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'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre

The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.

Murder trial witness recants: 'I should not have worded it that way'

The Ōmanawa double murder trial jury has heard evidence about Samuel Fane admissions.

Zizi Sparks: Programmes to address racism should be embraced

OPINION: Systemic racism is still very much alive.

Steamers and Volcanix line up opponents

The Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Farah Palmer Cup draws have been announced for 2021.

Armed police on Merivale Rd

Police arrived in the area about 6.30am.

This 6-year-old was cancer-free for six months. It's returned.

The six-year-old was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of last year.

Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking

Report ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.

Jo Raphael: Migrants stuck in limbo need answers

OPINION: Let's try to get answers for migrants stuck in limbo.

Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy

In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.

David Beck: Self development: Small goals, big results

COMMENT: Small daily goals have helped keep me in line.

Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans

The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.

TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed

TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.

Samantha Motion: Back from the brink - Maketu Pies' extraordinary survival

Opinion: There are fringe and rural towns around New Zealand teetering on the edge.

Cause of house fire in Edgecumbe under investigation

A fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.

Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital

Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.

Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call

'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.