About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.

The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.

Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.

'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

Police were called shortly before midday.

'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'

Cold and clear weather is across the Bay of Plenty.

The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.

Aerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.

This latest strike is the second in as many weeks, with rolling strikes planned from May.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”