A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.

When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.

Calm head wins title for James Sullivan.

The building has been used as a backdrop for many a photo.

James shot a perfect 25 from 25 in the decisive shoot-off

A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.

New home "has a good feel about it".

The team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.

House of Shem will headline Friday's festival

Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop

'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.

'Normally I’m a bit limited in what I can have a blast at.'

The pet's family say 'bula' to Bula after his doghouse adventure.

“No one panicking, everyone was really calm."

We seem to struggle with remembering the lessons from these conflicts.

Coromandel love story set in the 70s, a time of transition.

Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.

The Te Ranga School event will have more of a conservation focus than in the past.

Resident: 'I'll believe it when I see it.'

Reliable rip offers the perfect practise for surf lifesavers.

Shona Ua-Marsh's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by a desire to address need.

Barbara stopped living independently in only February.

'All the support from everyone has been really overwhelming,' mum Cherelle says.

"It’s that constant stress, that constant worry ... waiting for something to happen."

Principalship at Penrose College showed how change can occur in education.

Swift rise through the rugby ranks has been overwhelming, but cool.

'Māori whānau want to access services that recognise their realities.'

The Kartsport BoP club is looking to resurface and extend its Apparelmaster Raceway track.

Two daughters' anguish and community support drove efforts to find a missing bulldog.

Golden Oldies rugby is as much about friendships and fun as it is about rugby.

Experience is what is needed now for 14yo Te Puke boxer Te Kehu Kerr to progress.

Conservation Cadet scheme is part of the Government's Jobs for Nature programme

Cooking demonstration part of programme to assist with managing diabetes

Te Puke 5-year-old Reid Mortensen is going to be a toy tester for Farmers.

Plucking thief takes the shine off the salad days for community garden.

Owner of Te Puke rental property destroyed by fire grateful her tenants got out unscathed.

Decision to close Kiwibank branch will hit older folk, community board chairman says.

In a shed far far away, a collection of Star Wars memorabilia is waiting.

Seasonal work is a fun way to top up retired couple's income

Like a something out of a movie, dogs Chica and Joy gave plenty of people the slip

Small village of temporary homes for homeless being proposed for Te Puke.

Te Puke's John Feaver isn't about to let his age stop his need for speed.

Disabled man calls for more consideration from drivers parking in mobility parks.

Eight-year-old Corin Jack hopes Bill English will come to his birthday party next year.

Classy Japanese runner Saeki Makino wins Rotorua Marathon.

WATCH: Things were going well for racer Michael Scott. Then, suddenly, he and his Toyota were flung out of the race in a frighteningly spectacular crash.

New Zealand's own Blade Runner, Liam Malone, will be the guest speaker at a charity auction in Tauranga next month. Malone won two

The junior doctors' strike which began yesterday continues until tomorrow morning, with local public support for the striking doctors

She has had time to reflect on the disappointment of missing out on an Olympic medal, but Rotorua rower Julia Edward isn't looking