The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.

340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox

Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.

A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.

There's evidence some are bucking national trends.

When a woman escaped her ex, she'd been burnt, strangled, and stomped on.

The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.

For 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.

Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.

Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.

Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.

'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'

He says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.

Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.

'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.

'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'

Police have advised members of the public to avoid the area.

Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.

An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.

Emergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.

'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'

Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.

The council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.

A Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.

Iwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.

Construction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.

Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'

There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.