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Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral

'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'

Latest in luxury: The spa promising to 'shock the Southern Hemisphere'

'It’s a place that has to be on the bucket list.'

Letters to the editor: Change at grassroots level needed to address crime

Opinion: Our readers have their say.

'Blew my socks off': Entertainment figure gave drugs to woman during 'affair', jury told

Witness: 'I was out the gate. I couldn't control myself.'

Ōpōtiki death: Closed schools a 'shocking illustration' of lawlessness - National

National said the situation was a result of Labour 'having no plan to deal with gangs'.

Mongrel Mob homicide: Police seeking info on burnt-out vehicle ahead of funeral

The burnt-out vehicle was located on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd.

Simple steps to make winter healthier and avoid system overload

Opinion: What Kiwis need to know to stay healthy with winter illnesses on the rise.

'Devastating': Terminal cancer patient fears losing 'life-extending' drug

The non-smoker had no symptoms when she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

Bay buses to be free for anyone 18 or under from next month

Regional councillors were divided over which option to select.

'A lot' of people don't know what it does, but this company is one of NZ's best to work for

'We are a very quiet company. If you know what we do, you know who we are.'

Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping

Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.

Subscribers let off steam over vaping issues

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Patchell Group's call to enter the 'business party of the year'

'Rotorua’s business party of the year'

Verbal abuse, physical threats: City contractors face more public abuse

'Many of the incidents are very distressing for our workers'

'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k

Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.

Rape trial: Jury returns verdicts on accused Seda Tiv

Jurors deliberated for about four hours.

Te Mapou marks site where chief fell

Te Mapou pā was an ancient pā site that overlooked Te Rotoiti.

Te Arawa backs bilingual road signs

Rotorua front runners in reo rua use.