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Son the last person to see Kiwi mum alive

A Kiwi woman's 10-year-old son watched her die in a horrific accident at a Gold Coast theme park.

Trust scholarships provide for a switched on career

The Eastern Bay Energy Trust will award its 100th scholarship to support local people to train for a career in the electricity industry. In

King of Mountain draws best

Records look set to be broken at this year's Kawerau King of the Mountain race, with top athletes from both sides of the Tasman lining

Kawerau mayor in landslide victory

Kawerau mayor Malcolm Campbell has been re-elected, winning by a large margin. Progress results released this afternoon show Mr Campbell

Construction of geothermal power plant to begin

Construction of the geothermal power plant Te Ahi O Maui, near Kawerau, can now begin after the completion of the drilling stage. Project

Kawerau school wins award for designer

A Kawerau school has won its designer the supreme award in this year's Resene Total Colour Awards, announced in Wellington tonight. For

Maori schools soar in popularity

Parents are insisting their tamariki get a Maori education and immersion schools are feeling the pressure.

Hero police acted 'in dangerous situation'

Name suppression has been lifted on four police officers who received gunshot injuries in a Bay of Plenty stand-off.

Kawerau siege: Accused to stand trial

The Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.