“This was my first ever competition,” says speed climbing champion Julian David.

More than 30,000 bowls have been bowled, more than 1300 rugby tries scored, and nearly 1500 football goals kicked as the sun sets on the final day of the Zespri AIMS Games 2023.

Police were called to a Tauranga address just before 11pm.

"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."

Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.

'It’s been a huge shock for all of us and we’ve shed many tears.'

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The All Blacks have made some interesting changes ahead of the World Cup opener.

They will perform on the four-stop concert series, A Summer's Day Live.

Everyone is welcome to come along to join in the events.

Luxon insists tax and legal advice backs foreign buyer policy.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promises to make Labour's first trip to India.

There are five categories, ranging from large city to tiny town, each with two finalists.

Senior doctors say the demands of their work have risen "exponentially".

"I am not the person they talk about."

Keep New Zealand Beautiful has shortlisted two towns for each category for its comp.

The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".

The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.

“It was cool for them to meet a legend."

'I know this place very well and what many of our city needs are.'

Armed with advice from one of rugby sevens’ greats, the Fijian Zespri AIMS Games team is “here to win”.

The owners of White Island were accused of health and safety failures before eruption.

Te Paamu have topped the region in their first league season back after 23 years.

“I feel good. I am very excited to do AIMS Games.”