One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.

Founder Chloe Wright said the future of the birthing centre was in 'safe hands'.

Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.

The region has already been hit with a lot of rain.

Rotorua had its “wettest month on record” last month since records started in 1963.

'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'

A few trips to hospital with wounded children put Diane Martin on her career path.

'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'

'I think history will show that we have done a pretty damn good job.'

'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'

“We weren’t even at the damn door … we’re not even in the room.”

Brian Thorne had just minutes to get to safety when his pensioner unit flooded on Monday.

'I’ve lost absolutely everything ... Years of memories and things have gone.'

'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'

The developer will now be allowed to remove the remaining trees, council says.

Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.

The tournament has rebounded to pre-Covid levels, and beyond.

Police have cordoned off the scene at Matahi Valley Rd in Eastern Bay of Plenty.

More Crown evidence has been heard.

It comes as second heart care laboratory opens at the hospital, meaning fewer transfers.

The mayor says there are upcoming projects that may help protect against future flooding.

'In this day and age, we can’t find something with the tracker on it, it’s a bit weird.'