Legislative changes on the way for freedom campers

Get your jangle on in Pāpāmoa and enjoy community cheer at the city's only festive parade.

Unsung heroes were the theme for this year's NZ Mural Contest.

“This important project is more than just a stadium."

Te Ara Tutanga (base track) on Mauao is now closed until further notice.

Heartrending testimony from survivors and family members and footage appear in film.

The match was decided on the final hole.

Truck-car crash between Sandhurst Drive and Bruce Rd.

The manager of the Greerton Village says someone has stolen some of their Christmas lights

"Rowdy was a huge part of this legacy for our city."

The Ministry of Education has also secured the school a new satellite class

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

Many of Auckland's beaches remain unswimmable following faecal bacteria contamination.

'It starts with your community having a chance … to get fully informed' - ex-councillor.

The closure, which begins on Friday, would be initially in place for three months.

“There is an entirely different culture here," Tania Simpson said.

One principal says the increasing financial stresses in the community are felt at school.

”If the costs do go up … we have to find that money elsewhere," the chairwoman says.

'That's my car': Karen Pope was in a nearby shop when she heard smashing glass.

The island's Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.

The Government’s Resource Management Act reforms promise to be cheaper, faster and better.

Maritime NZ funding pays for nine safer boating ambassadors.

'I am owning my past and saying it’s okay.'

Darkside played Carters in the pre-Xmas Whangamata twilight cricket final.

Thames Valley Deerstalkers honours Maureen Coleman