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MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

Gone by smoko: Workers quitting on first day, other staff 'tired and stressed out'

'Mental health tsunami is coming' as labour shortage hits workers left to pick up slack.

Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz

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

Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay

The death will be referred to the coroner.

Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident

'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'

'Lots of tears' for missing cat accidentally taken to the tip

The friendly tabby's family say they miss his cuddles and have not stopped searching.

And that's a wrap! Art deco cinema closes doors for last time

The Capitol Cinema hosted a world premiere in 2014 - and circus elephants back in the day.

New homes for revamped former Bella Vista site welcomed

The new development comes five years after 21 sites were abandoned due to safety fears.

'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines

A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.

Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees

A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.

'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four

The crash has rocked the small communities involved.

'Pretty full on': One father's way of managing fatigue and stress

James Mooney says it is better than going for a walk or watching TV

Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan

Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.

'Somebody's going to die': Where ram raids have tripled in three years

Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.

One infant, three adults dead after Bay of Plenty crash

Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.

'You break my shop, you break my heart': Young couple's ram raid nightmare

"[Police] can't prosecute them because they are minors. They do it again and again ..."

New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain

Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.