Detective Inspector Lewis Robert Warner has been made a Member of The NZ Order of Merit.

Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.

The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.

How a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.

'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.

'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'

Gordon Spratt Reserve will be a hub of sports on June 8.

The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.

The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.

One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.

Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.

The group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.

The new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.

'We are paying too much tax and the cost of living... is going up all the time.'

The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.

Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.

A catamaran is drifting close to shore in Matua.

'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'