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Sex offending by priest Rowan Donoghue 'deeply disturbing'
The rector of St Bede's college says the abuse by Fr Rowan Donoghue against boys more than two decades ago "makes me feel sick".
Who knew what before the Mt Maunganui landslide?
A week after six people were killed at the beachside campground, questions remain on who knew what, when, and what action could or should have been taken.
How a college priest was revealed as a sexual abuser
Suppression has been lifted, allowing a former friar - who admitted indecent assault and sexual violation relating to four boys - to be named.
Police did not attend Mt Maunganui campground after call
The call about a disorder incident referenced a potential landslip about three hours before a deadly landslide.
Mauao review to consider ' all relevant matters', says mayor
A camper says she saw a local council rep drive through the campground and directly past three slips about two hours before the deadly landslide.
Family mourn 'treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai' killed in landslide
They have been named as 10-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang.
Police employee allegedly stalked co-worker who rejected his advances
The married woman ended the friendship before she was stalked, with the man's behaviour making it difficult to work together, a report says.
'Really lovely road': Neighbours stunned as elderly woman found dead, teen in court
Police found the body of an elderly woman at a Burnham property after being called over an assault.
Police announce new deputy commissioner
Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers has been provisionally appointed to the role on a full-time basis.
Council staff drove past three Mt Maunganui slips before deadly landslide - camper
A camper has spoken about efforts to raise the alarm, including a call to police three hours before the slip.
FENZ warned of slip near camp almost four hours before deadly landslide
No crew was sent out, but FENZ says it told Tauranga City Council as the owners of the camp immediately. Audio
WorkSafe to look into holiday park, council over landslide
Recovery work resumed at the site of the Mount Maunganui disaster, where search crews are trying to recover six people. Audio
Family mourn teen killed in landslide as 'wonderful son, a devoted big brother'
The mother of a 15-year-old boy killed in the Mount Maunganui landslide says he was an "incredible, kind and beautiful human being".
Child killed in Pāpāmoa landslide mourned as talented musician
The boy died alongside his grandmother at their Welcome Bay Rd home.
'Ill-advised': Film crew told about Tom Phillips shootout before family
Police have apologised to the family in person, saying the situation was "very regrettable".
Corrections to trial 'hospital hub' for prisoners
It comes after a prisoner was on the run for more than a week after escaping while in a hospital escort in Auckland.
Survivors of Waitārere shooting still fighting for their lives in hospital
Police say they remain in the early stages of an investigation into the shooting.
Sensitive info possibly made public as 1000 police cases affected by tech problem
A technical issue with police's investigation management tool may have resulted in sensitive information being made public.
Child called 111 during family's shooting, police found illegally held gun earlier in day
And a family member had been due in court.
Former gun safety boss 'pissed off' at police, speaks on McSkimming probe
Angela Brazier says she's been "targeted" by police leadership, including the commissioner, and says her reputation is now "s...".
FSA executive director retires following McSkimming report
Angela Brazier, who RNZ understands is 'Ms G' in the police watchdog's report into handling of allegations against the former deputy commissioner, will step down in April.
NZTA orders data analysis to identify full scale of falsely recorded breath tests
RNZ earlier revealed about 130 police staff were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".
Technical glitch may have exposed sensitive information in police files
Privacy Commissioner, lawyers notified after issue that may have led to redacted information being visible.