What NZ's El Nino summer could reveal about great white sharks
'There is a lot of unknown in the ocean,' shark expert Dr Riley Elliott says.
'There is a lot of unknown in the ocean,' shark expert Dr Riley Elliott says.
Firefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.
Seven months ago, the 60-year-old wasn't sure he'd live long enough to see Christmas.
Firefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.
It's been a pleasant surprise for the foodbank as people battle a cost-of-living crisis.
OPINION: Putting on a happy face for family and friends can feel like a mammoth task.
For some people Christmas Day is still a working day, but one with a difference.
The council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.
Water is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.
'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'
"We want to do whatever we can to help".
'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'
The band is set to part ways next year.
Emergency services were called around 11.40am.
Business owner says donations positively impact staff and create “culture of giving".
About 24 banana boxes a week of fresh produce are donated to the foodbank.
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
MP thanks firefighters and teachers.
With finances tight, many families may need to approach festivities differently.
Emergency services are at the scene.
It’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.
Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.
He believes 'overwhelming' community support for the business must have helped.
Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.
It comes as a funding agreement was reached between Te Whatu Ora and the PHO.
Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.
The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.
The crash happened shortly before 12.50pm on Saturday.
The final is to be played in January.