"The funding recognises the 'call to arms' ... to focus on our coastal marine estate."

But work is being done to improve training, rewards and recognition for drivers.

Five thousand and five hundred dollars every 28 days - more than $200,000 so far. That is how much Pāpāmoa's Paul Cherry has spent on a drug he says is helping him fight his "incurable" prostate cancer diagnosis.

Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.

"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.

Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.

It is expected the water shutdown will be in place overnight as contractors fix problem.

The panel was a mix of seasoned politicians and fresh-faced newbies, all vying for votes.

The amount of glass collected leads to a call for financial incentives to return bottles.

It is blissfully quiet and has the feel of a remote getaway.

If Tauranga is selected, Bay Oval will be used as a training site.

"I went out of business on somebody else's terms and I've vowed never again."

Crash is blocking the northbound lane.

Retail NZ says store owners arming themselves with weapons is a 'bad idea'.

Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.

The Greens say Labour is going back on a 2017 promise.

The crew scrambled to the rescue of three 20-year-olds trapped in a car down a steep bank.

One resident said it was "a good shake".

Councillors leave the chamber for this last time this term - but who will be back?

Operation Tohutō was a complete success.

Steve and wife Krista flew to Greece in September 2019.

"Two minutes later, or dead," says truckie as he begs drivers to take care on our roads.