'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.

Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'

The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.

Overnight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.

'They are just stealing from the students.'

The shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.

Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.

'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'

Ian Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.

Too many people have died on local roads, say police.

'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'

Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.

Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.

Jimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.

Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

He's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.

Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.

'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'

Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.

The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.

Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.