He later said he conflated two incidents and believed one was serious.

Council yet to say if change will result in salary savings.

The Heron MJ1 was designed and built by Rotorua mechanic Ross Baker in the 1980s.

School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.

Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.

'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'

Kirimatao Te Tautahi was another prominent woman from Te Arawa’s past.

For more than 60 years, no other waiata has been composed or written purely for the Pā.

"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."

Officers found the man at an address on Old Taupo Rd about 5pm.

The closure has caused congestion for almost three weeks.

Emergency services were called to the scene.

It’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'

'He was recycling before anyone knew what it was.'

The local rental market is 'unbelievably tight', social housing operator says.

The incidents come as the city grapples with delays linked to bridge roadworks.

'Any professional driver around the world wants to win Bathurst,' his father says.

The symbol is a tree, planted 51 years ago, that a councillor says was ignored until now.

Mail has gone missing, been dumped on the side of the road or found miles away.

Marten Rozeboom on the issues facing the electorate, from tourism to family values.

Police were called around 2.30pm.

A sunny day quickly turned into a driving hailstorm in the Bay of Plenty.

Two people have also been arrested after throwing bottles at police.

Bennetts Rd in Koutu will see a new housing development.

Younger voter enrolment rates lag behind those of more senior citizens.