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'Absolute rort': $41.65m elder housing portfolio sold for less than half its value

The 'appalling' sales prompted concerns the money from them would be wasted

Doctors told her she was just overweight - turns out, she had ovarian cancer

'Something needs to change, you can't just push it away as women's problems.'

'We wonder why we work': Desperate family does not qualify for Govt help

Chris Luxon: 'It's heartbreaking' hearing stories from people in the squeezed middle.

A 'constant reminder' to do better: Oranga Tamariki CEO on 5yo Malachi Subecz's death

The agency is conducting an independent review into whether it failed Malachi Subecz.

Meet man vying to be Tauranga MP for National

Sam Uffindell has a vision for Tauranga and says he's the right man to make it happen.

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

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

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.

Take it slow: Bay of Plenty's picturesque highway

Dozens of gems are hiding just off this popular highway drive.

Homemade Taser, brawl and vandalism: Boycott likely as bus stop violence escalates

Frightened drivers say they are reaching a tipping point of taking strike action.

Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer

Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.

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

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

Man accused of murdering toddler in court again

An accused child murderer allegedly drove drunk while on bail.

'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.