There's evidence some are bucking national trends.

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.

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

'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.'

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.

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

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

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

Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.

The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.

All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.

Drawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.

Local praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.

Local businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.

The young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.

The Stoney Creek team renovated an employee's home, showing great care and compassion.

'It breaks my heart,' the Tauranga centre's facilitator says.

The float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.

Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.

Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.