The volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.

Wednesday night’s big $43m prize was not stuck.

Protest aims to show side road residents’ frustration.

Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.

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.

'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.

Tauranga Animal Rescue reopens after community help, success of reopening celebration.

Police were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.

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.

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

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

How a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.

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.