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'It's all we can do': Community rallies around slip rescue workers, families

'We use those hot pools and we can walk around the Mount … it’s devastating.'

Broncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fears

The Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.

Flatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shooting

Jack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.

Gloriavale Christian School to remain open, for now

The Ministry of Education had planned to close the school from today.

Local eyewitness says danger was visible before Mount Maunganui landslide

A Mount Maunganui local, Colin McGonagle, says a "mini waterfall" and slips were visible above the campground before the landslide hit. Video / Jason Dorday, Michael Morrah

‘Extreme caution’: Potent opioid mix prompts high alert

The tablets were found in the Wellington region and could be available nationwide.

'Significant hazard’: Photo of man headfirst in storm drain sparks warnings

A group of people lowered the man into the Wellington drain to retrieve his phone.

'As good as it gets': Why inflation jump points to higher interest rates

Markets now expect at least one interest rate rise, with two possible by the year's end.

Cyclist dies three weeks after crash in Palmerston North

Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal bike crash.

'It's a tough world': All Black's response to Robertson exit and search for new coach

'We trust whoever gets the role. We back them and then we get the job done.'

'Our house and our family lost': Three generations lived in home where grandmother, grandson killed by slip

A neighbour of the family described the family as 'amazing people'.

'Absolute tragedy': Six confirmed unaccounted for in Mount Maunganui landslide

Christopher Luxon spoke in Tauranga this afternoon after meeting with the families.

Afternoon quiz: Which Hindu god is the 'destroyer of worlds'?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Man caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his home

Corey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.