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Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'

Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.

'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked

A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.

'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'

Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.

Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness

The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed

Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging

'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.

Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht

An investigation was launched following the incident.

'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation

'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'

Union 'concerned' about number of assaults on mental health staff

Staff have been treated in the emergency department after being assaulted by patients.

Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree

Three separate incidents involved three victims.

Look to the garden for good health and medicine

Katikati Herb Society wants to empower people to help themselves.

'Hello, this could be a bomb': Scare in Mount Maunganui a first for boss

He said the police took 'the most prudent course of action' and 'brought in specialists'.

Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low

But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.

Mount apartment tower's $25m makeover - and new name

$47m has been approved for the remedial work on Mount apartments in the last three years

Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run

Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.