Coromandel, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty are at full capacity

Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.

Police are working to understand why the three victims were targeted.

Sulamai Aukuso Lavea (Sorbs) passed away at the age of 48.

The body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.

The incident has been unfolding since around 1.30am.

The person died at the scene.

Motorists were being warned to try a different route or expect delays.

The worker is fully vaccinated.

Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.

The road is blocked and motorists are being asked to avoid the Goodwood Heights area.

More than 20 police staff are spending Christmas working on the case.

Lots of people our age don't really talk about what's going on in their head, teen says.

New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.

Police say the killing was an isolated incident and is not believed to be a random attack.

The Herald understands the people living in the home were linked to the HFK gang.

Police told neighbours to lock themselves in their house following the shooting.

Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man with murder.

One person is in hospital and Great North Rd is closed after the incident.

Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.

Crops were 'annihilated' by poor weather.

Giant machine breaks through at Aotea Station this morning.

Vaccination for those aged between 5-11 is expected to start by the end of January.

Brochure criticised for highlighting Takapuna as having high European population.

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The ground-breaking first season of Soul Sessions premiered in March of this year.

Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.