'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'

"I just thought, ‘Everyone deserves Christmas and that little helping hand’.”

There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.

The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.

Peter Norris has been volunteering twice a week at the foodbank for eight years.

Staff were asked to clarify the conditions of membership and future financial commitments.

Please avoid the area.

“I feel that I owe Waipuna a lot ... because they really looked after her.”

Adrian Shuen's family were heartbroken when his memorial seat was removed.

The New Zealand Blood Service is forecasting a busier summer this year than last.

Black Ferns star is on the list of semifinalists for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.

Sprinklers are now banned until February, but there’s hope for veggie growers this summer.

The woman is "really grateful" for foodbank support while under financial hardship.

'The letter asking for it wastes your time ... and gives the patient false hope.'

Pete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.

Tauranga is home to the only official speed climbing wall in the country.

Starship Foundation and Ronald McDonald House will benefit from the fundraiser.

The match was decided on the final hole.

The NZ Special OIympics National Summer Games have been held in Hamilton.

“There is an entirely different culture here," Tania Simpson said.

The Government’s Resource Management Act reforms promise to be cheaper, faster and better.

'I am owning my past and saying it’s okay.'

"It’s the only beach we’ve got and I’m going to stick up for it.”