'We have to stand up and fight deeply for democracy'

About 30 per cent of the gardens are new to the festival.

Chanelle Midwood and her daughter are planning to move into the Airbnb on Sunday.

OPINION: It's up to each and every one of us to help make that difference.

Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'

'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'

Stormy weather causing problems as it moves south.

Due to demand, the Fieldays society increased the size of the health hub at the event.

"I can't wait to be a part of everyone's good time on Saturday," Six60's guitarist said.

Korrey Whyman was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on SH33 toward Mourea.

Kiwi icons are both in the semifinals of the NZ Squash Open.

Hemi and Jacqui Whyte would love a facility for younger adults with illnesses like Hemi.

Glass bottles, cans, tennis and golf balls and a carpet were among the rubbish collected.

"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"

"Lockdown forced us to think outside the box, while working inside the box!"

The business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.

Zonta Club of Thames Valley is holding its annual Pink Walk.

The Auckland man was a member of the gang for the 'social' aspect, his lawyer says.

Four of the 16 regional finalists in Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau are in Pāpāmoa.

Rotorua will host the NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars: Māori v Indigenous games next year.

Merv doesn't care the grass if growing on his paddocks, as long as the dotterels survive.

Katikati Death Cafe is up and running.

The helicopter flew 49 missions last month.

A report identified communities which could be most-impacted by severe flooding.

It is an interconnected programme promoting social equity for indigenous communities.