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Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital

Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.

Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call

'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.

Fatal crash: One dead after car and motorbike crash in Ōpōtiki

Motorbike rider was critically injured and died at the scene.

One person dead after crash between motorbike and car

The crash happened at 5.50pm.

Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet

Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.

Luke Kirkness: What I learnt from covering Axle's disappearance

OPINION: The people of Tolaga Bay and East Cape have shown us how we all ought to live.

Govt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MP

The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.

Govt steps in - direct contracts with motels for emergency housing

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is stepping in.

'The P made him sick': Grieving dad wants meth off streets

Ron Gray lost his son in a car accident earlier this week. Now he wants to send a message.

Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots

The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.

Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making

Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars

A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.

One person dead after being hit by train

The incident happened about 5.30am.

$5000 reward: Stolen bulldog 'part of the family'

Two young girls have been left devastated by the theft of their beloved pet Nalah.

'I expected him to be dead': Inside little Axle's 21-hour adventure; dad's relief

'I wish every community in New Zealand was like this.'

'Our family is broken': Community rallies to help whānau of teen battling cancer

'Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to get.'