Some opted for a Kiwi classic.

And that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.

'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'

"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."

North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.

'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'

Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.

Police were called around 11.50am.

Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.

'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'

The Rotorua-based stayer has spent the past year recovering from tendon damage.

While one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.

Two people have been injured.

Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.

Police were called around 6.50am.

Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.

He had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.

The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.

The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral in Tokoroa.

Manager says organisation needs to 'look at helping the whole person'.

The appeal has surpassed last year's total tally.

Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.

I saw first-hand how dedicated the team is to treating people with mana and dignity.

NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.

Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.

"We hope we can get as many donations as we can."

Police were called just before 10pm last night.