Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
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He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit
'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'
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It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
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Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
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Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
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Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe
Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
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Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June
Accidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.
Senior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in Taupō
The doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
Town's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore fails
Aged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village
Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa
Fire and Emergency NZ was called just after 5am.
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp
The camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.
'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driver
Woman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
'He’s a mongrel': Victims' families push back as killers of Kiwi women seek parole
The murders of two women by strangers rocked New Zealand.