'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.

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

Submissions have closed and Rotorua's mayor has shared how she thinks consultation went.

The dance instructors have now paired up the 20 locals chosen for the event.

Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.

Latest figures have been released.

"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."

Councillors have urged the public to share their views.

The trailer was blocking lanes.

Police were called to the crash around 5.35am.

The region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.

Rangitihi Pene has been involved in basketball for more than 40 years.

World pipe band competition fits right into dream.

After-school interest takes over lives — and they love it.

Charges include four counts of doing intentional damage with reckless disregard.

A man who tried to use sexomnia as a defence in a rape trial can now be named.

An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.

Emergency services were called at 2.08pm on Wednesday.

Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.

Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.