The investigation would focus on whether the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 had been breached by business and organisations relating to the operation of the holiday park.
Crime and Justice
Friday 12:45pm
The storm dumped heavy rain across the lower North Island before slamming into the east of the South Island yesterday.
New Zealand
Wed, Feb 18
Those cut off included about six to eight groups of holidaymakers, as well as residents.
Severe overnight winds brought down the massive tree onto the rural Hunterville property, leaving the house badly damaged but all occupants safe.
Mon, Feb 16
Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, the Hastings District Council was facing a $230m recovery bill.
Hutt City Council advised residents on Heather Grove and parts of Riverside Dr to leave their homes.
Insurance companies are in retreat from some communities deemed too dangerous to cover, so where is less risk-prone?
A deepening weather system trapped between two high‑pressure ridges is set to funnel tropical moisture back over Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Sat, Feb 14
MetService is cautioning New Zealanders to brace for a "very active 24 hours”, with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the North Island still recovering from severe weather just three weeks ago.
Fri, Feb 13
The investigation will look into the events that killed eight people as the council maintains widespread closures and safety measures around Mauao.
Politics
Thu, Feb 12
The Hungarian climbers were found under the avalanche by witnesses in the High Tatras mountain range.
World
Sat, Feb 7
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale recounts his experience of the Mt Maunganui tragedy, "I never want to deal with another one of these".
Fri, Feb 6
In a meeting Tuesday, councillors approved increasing the maximum grant from 25% to 40% of a property's pre-storm capital value where mitigation is considered the best practicable way to reduce risk to life.
Thu, Feb 5
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
Business
Wed, Feb 4
Whangārei Deputy Mayor Scott McKenzie said the usual flood of holidaymakers who made their way into Whangārei district was welcome.
Mon, Feb 2
Police have stood down their operation at the Mount, and the scene is expected to be handed back to the local council in the coming days.
The formal identification of all six victims marked the end of the recovery, as authorities turn to safety and coronial investigations.
Sun, Feb 1
The mother of Max Furse-Kee said knowing her son spent his final days with his girlfriend Sharon, whom he loved deeply, brought comfort as the family grieved.
Twenty-two New Zealand firefighters have been in Victoria for the past two weeks, following a call for aid from Australian officials.
Sat, Jan 31
Chief Coroner Anna Tutton confirmed she was Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71, from Rotorua.
Mount Maunganui main street businesses have noticed a drop in foot traffic, raising concerns about making it through the winter season.
Six people were missing after a slip at Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao last Thursday.
Fri, Jan 30
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale said it was a time to come together with compassion, to honour the lives lost, and to wrap support around those who have been affected.
Thu, Jan 29
Last week's extreme weather caused significant damage across parts of the upper North Island, forcing some people out of their homes.
