The senior players had been making do with "bits and bobs" of mismatched uniforms.

"It's probably the biggest election we've had with ... climate and local govt reforms."

The show takes you around the world with numerous musical styles

Eastern Waikato Careers and Employers Expo was well attended and had positive feedback.

"We're down to one Sunday a month because we haven't got the manpower."

"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."

'If they take water infrastructure away, are councils big enough to carry on their own?'

"I can't continue to be in the background; it's time for ... a more proactive approach."

'We've got a habit in NZ of paying premium for property closest to the high-water mark'

Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed.

Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.

A person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.

"I honestly thought we weren't in the running."

The driver was the only person in the car and died at the scene.

Brant died after some good wins at housie and having enjoyed a happy hour glass of wine

Police officers were patrolling Pollen St early this morning.

State Highway 25 is closed due to a large slip west of Kuaotunu

The standard is very high and it's hoped the exhibition will draw interest.

Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.

Organisation rethinking structure but expects 'to be fully operational again shortly'.

It's expected construction would be brought forward from the original proposal of 2028.

Coromandel has a high level of UV radiation compared with many other regions.

Check out the experiences that attract locals and visitors to the Matamata-Piako District.

"I don't think I did anything special, but I certainly sort of pulled my weight"

As apex predators, sharks play an important role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.

The 19-year-old has joined the Navy's ranks as an Ordinary Seaman Combat Specialist.

Over the season lifeguards put in more than 50,000 patrol hours across region's beaches.

Local input invaluable when planning for a future affected by climate change.

The dominant display is the model of a fortified pā.