How they will help rejuvenate the city centre.

"Sounded like, legit, a girl having a good time.”

The council says a cull can't be done in the urban area but it can take other actions.

Hundreds of customers lost power in Welcome Bay.

Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.

Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.

Hundreds of customers are without power in Welcome Bay.

'My next memory was waking up on the road in a haze with blood running down my face.'

The accident happened at about 3.15pm.

Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.

Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.

She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.

King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.

Detective Inspector Lewis Robert Warner has been made a Member of The NZ Order of Merit.

Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.

'Protection of our environment has become very important to me.'

The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.

The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.

'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'

Gordon Spratt Reserve will be a hub of sports on June 8.

The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.

The roundabout has since been cleared.

'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'

The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.

One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.

What is and isn't appropriate? Video / Alex Cairns

Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Jason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.