An attendee claims the group was commended on their dedication to their costumes.

A heavy rain warning is in place for the eastern Bay.

However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.

Those turned down wanted to give their views on the proposal.

The misspelt word "raciest" has been spray painted on some of the defaced signs.

But commission chair says debt numbers used are inaccurate and “significantly overstated”.

The closure will enable the movement of bridge beams.

The store is the first of the country's 194 supermarkets to make the change to Woolworths.

Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.

The vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.

People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.

Kirsten Estment says tattoos make her feel like her authentic self.

The store in Tauranga has had a $5 million renovation over the past five months.

The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.

Mana whenua representative says community access to recreational space should stay.

Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.

Ben Van De Weerd was one of 18 chosen nationally for the initiative.

Fire crews were called shortly before midday.

Advocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.

The team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.