Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.

There will be 24 new homes in four locations in western Bay of Plenty town.

'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.

'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'

The regions could expect periods of rain, locally heavy at times, with possible downpours.

The park is expected to reopen at 8pm.

Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.

Same category as big city venues.

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.

Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past

Have you checked your ticket?

The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.

'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'

4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.

Emergency services were called to the fire at Cross Rd.

Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.

Businesses and organisations are supporting Tauranga Pride Week.

Brighton Reserve had the largest dotterel breeding colony this season.

Both parents work fulltime and budget 52 weeks of the year.

An e-bike rider and two motorists have been injured.

'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'

Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.

'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'

The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.

The road was closed for a short time.