The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.

Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.

A helicopter was en route

The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died

The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.

The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.

Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.

Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.

One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.

The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.

A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.

Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.

The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.

Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.

Junior doctors walked off the job today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.

Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.

Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.

A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.

Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

About 650 will be affected by the strikes, which doctors say are about workers' rights.

Kiwi pop artist Theia set to headline the first ever Whakatāne's Seafood Festival.

A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

The annual Whakatāne Summercross is an iconic event on the Kiwi motocross calendar.

One lucky Lotto player is driving away with a brand new Ford Mustang.

An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.

In a rip remember the three Rs: Relax and float, Raise your hand and Ride the rip.

Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.