'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'

Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.

It is the local chapter's first charity ride.

Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.

'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.

Coast Care has been operating since 1994.

Achievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.

The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.

The alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.

Will Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.

MetService said the downpours in Auckland should ease later this evening.

The annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.

"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."

'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'

OPINION: The Govt has done well in repealing restrictive policy, Scott Simpson writes.

Four centuries mark restart of cricket comp

Parts of the North Island are at risk of severe thunderstorms after lunch.

Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.

Initial indications suggested several people had been injured.

Sharks, like humans, want to spend their summer days relaxing in the sun.

Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.

One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.

Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.

One man could be seen dragging the shark out to sea by its tail.

'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'

Tauranga City Council has issued some advice.

'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'