The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.

"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."

It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.

A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.

'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'

'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.

Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.

Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.

But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.

“Look after your friends and stick together."

She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.

The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.

Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.

Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.

Inquiries ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident - police.

Regional council closes park after a death.

Kiwi favourites L.A.B begin their summer tour in Tauranga on December 30.

A man who went missing on Boxing Day has been found.

Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.

The sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.