Weather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.

'Uniforms are just so expensive and out of range for a lot of parents.'

A South Island beach has taken on the northern big guns for the first time.

The attackers targeted the Michael Hill Jewellers.

Swimming hole leap goes horribly wrong: 'It was too late. I knew I was going to hit it.'

St John says the patient refused their staff's recommendation he be taken to hospital.

Discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region this long weekend.

Plus all you need to know about road closures and noise control

'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'

Greg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.

The case relates to anonymous posts allegedly made on a sharemarket chatroom.

How a brainstorm at a BBQ sparked an idea for s

Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".

An average of 20,000 vehicles travel through the SH1/SH29 intersection daily.

With only seven months until racing in Barcelona, a vital period lies ahead.

'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'

Sprint cars headline the Piston Cup with 6 Shooters and F2 midgets also on the programme

Baxter killed his ex-wife and three children in a deadly attack that shocked two nations.

The rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".

Papamoa were beaten by Cadets.

Fuel, generators and batteries have been taken, police say.

The drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.

The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.

The group is keen to hear from all interest groups for youth

About 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.

Commemorating Waitangi Day in the Bay.

Ensuring the future of food

There were good turnouts for junior and senior club musters.