"So many competitors will leave with the most incredible memories."

The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.

“This was my first ever competition,” says speed climbing champion Julian David.

"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."

Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.

'It’s been a huge shock for all of us and we’ve shed many tears.'

Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.

“I think it is amazing. It is like the Olympics for them.”

They will perform on the four-stop concert series, A Summer's Day Live.

There are five categories, ranging from large city to tiny town, each with two finalists.

Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.

Tauranga's Mae Cunningham, 16, and her family share her adoption story.

Senior doctors say the demands of their work have risen "exponentially".

The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".

“It was cool for them to meet a legend."

'I know this place very well and what many of our city needs are.'

Te Paamu have topped the region in their first league season back after 23 years.

“I feel good. I am very excited to do AIMS Games.”

The ram raid was reported to police at 3am.

Police were called about 4.30am.

As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.

Students from the East Coast school Te Kura ō Manutuke are excited to be in Tauranga.

The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.

The local bowling club hopes to attract new members this season.

It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.