The Tauranga MP admits he has 'a lot of work' to ensure he is re-selected as a candidate.

A pet pooch vanishes despite surviving an attack - and its owners are also injured.

The adze was found on the site of a multi million dollar development.

Victims with 'increased anxiety' have been turning to a local service for support.

'The first I knew of them was my mum drove past one outside Te Puna Hall and told me.'

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand claims Pharmac says Trikafta funding cannot be progressed now.

"Whatever we learn, no matter how small, is valuable and adds to our kete of knowledge."

"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."

The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.

Tuterangiwhiu Grant-Cairns decided to do something about a lack of resources to learn reo.

Since August 9, 145 workers have been locked out of their workplace over a dispute in pay.

"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.

'I'm a big, fat, funny clown, and that's not the image they probably want to have.'

A series of fake online posts have been taken down.

The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.

This year's theme is taking action for nature.

One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.

His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.

'I was so shocked about what was happening, I was kind of a little bit frozen.'

"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.

Susan Walmsley never regained consciousness after the crash, and died three days later.

Bay of Plenty Steamrollers escaped serious injury, but their van has been badly damaged.

Tauranga City Council commissioners have adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront Plan.

Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.

Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.

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