The project budget for the rbuild of the Ngātea Service Centre has been reset.

The lead singer says the different cultures and languages in Australia inspired him.

Annual book sale the main annual fundraiser for Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions.

The move comes over the clearance of vegetation and earthworks at the wetland.

'How do you teach people to reduce costs when they're struggling for the basics?'

'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

Kiri Allan was handed the wrong speech to read in Parliament.

Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott had been tracking the great white.

Jeff feels he could have got into the top 10 with better transitions

Conditions were “very unsafe” given the number of vehicles travelling on the road daily.

Plus we reveal the furniture and interior retail specialist on the bottom floor.

The local surf club president said the deluge 'came without warning'.

Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.

Young woman breaks down in tears giving evidence.

Jan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.

Dog exercise area could be opened by spring this year.

Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".

'They left with the clothes on their back.'

The revamp will not happen until the hospital's future site is known.

Police are still urging anyone with information to come forward.

A police spokeswoman said it did not appear anyone was in the vehicle.

Civil Defence teams assessing damage caused by flash flooding.

The Kiwi soprano was on an unusual, yet specific, mission.

Heavy rain pounded the region on Monday.

He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.

Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.