The lake's been closed over a month as protections were put in place against gold clams.

The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.

He believes it's a bad look for tourists arriving. But a resolution may be on the horizon.

Police were called around 11.50am.

Mayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.

Ten players nationwide won with Lotto Second Division.

Storytelling behind the family heirlooms will 'last forever'.

One person died and several others were injured in the crash.

A 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.

Traffic management is in place.

Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.

A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.

The watch is in place until 9pm.

All but one of these fires was last night.

The road was closed for a time.

The major winner has been announced.

A nutritionist shares brain food recommendations as students gear up for exams.

'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'

Tourism is providing a growing income stream for the marae.

Tiny Deane will face a final licensing authority hearing this month.

Tuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.

"When you take a break and come back, you need to sharpen up."

Ten-year-old boasts impressive list of achievements.

Rosie Belvie has recently returned home after performance in Jerusalem.

One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.

New rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.

Adrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.