More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

Gerhard Buitendach has lived in Waikato since he emigrated from South Africa.

When Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.

A mum who's juggling being a solo parent and a cancer diagnosis received a special award.

'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'

Local leaders have their say.

Accusations include that he used illicit drugs and raped and sexually assaulted women.

'If we have to pay the water rates and we have to save water, what’s this doing to us?'

Dark October tells the tragic story of Nigeria's Aluu 4, killed by misguided vigilantes.

North Island schools are in for a starry-eyed experience.

But seller's fatigue is setting in elsewhere in the city.

A report to MPI of a wallaby sighting sparks fresh calls for vigilance around Lake Taupō.

Anton Lienert-Brown recommits to the Chiefs and All Blacks until 2026.

Iconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.

Wang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.

Stage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.

'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'

Rubbish collection will be refreshed, with general waste to be only collected fortnightly.

And the staff are “happy” to have taken on new responsibilities.

More details around what Jason Trembath did have been revealed.

The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.

NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.

“Te Mataapuna is a facility for the whole community."

Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.