The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.

A community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.

The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.

Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.

'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'

Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.

Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.

New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years

GP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.

China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.

The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.

Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.

Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.

NZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.

Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.

Northland were at full throttle from kickoff, but could not lasso the men from the south.

Fabish to oversee Wairoa's $70 million flood protection after cyclone's devastation.

Head boy heads for Ivy League.

A man has been charged with murder after the incident.

Hunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.

Young Innovators Awards yia winners announced.

Marsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it's quiet and pipes are rusted.

'They have been waiting there every day for me', says Merrin Fairless.

Some people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.

Are we still going to see La Nina return before summer?

20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.

“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”