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Bella Vista Homes developer and four others convicted of breaching Building Act

Bella Vista Homes trial defendants learned their fate today.

'Rot in jail': Babysitter child abuser sent to prison for 15 years

Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.

Police confirm 'water-related' death

Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.

Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster

Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.

'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches

A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.

Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism

As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.

Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again

Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.

Parents' legacy lives on for young children orphaned by White Island tragedy

Three children orphaned in the White Island tragedy are learning parents' legacy.

'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline

He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.

Northport to help get Christmas on Auckland shelves

Northport put its hand up for a big Christmas challenge.

'Left in the lurch': MPs slam delays in $933m expressway build

Transport minister hits back, saying National had nine years to build the road.

Whakaari tragedy: Why scientists should welcome charges against GNS

OPINION: Today's society demands clearer, louder safety warnings. That's not unreasonable.

Charges won't bring him back, says White Island victim's brother

Whaakari/ White Island tour guide's brother did not want charges laid.

Crazy waste: Bags of dumped crayfish a mystery

"It's pretty gutting, especially with the recreational takes being cut recently."

Whakaari/White Island eruption: Who is facing charges over the deadly excursion?

The fallout is continuing a year after the deadly volcanic eruption.

Home for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted parole

A man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole

Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits

City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.