The creation of a new trust will go some way towards 'reconciling the wrongs of the past'.

The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.

Skipper sentenced after collision with 266 metre container ship off Bay of Plenty Coast.

Jacinda Ardern is speaking to media in Tauranga.

Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.

A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.

'My heart goes out to the families.'

The abuse happened on Tauranga's main road.

'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'

An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.

'The road diversions available will likely add significant travel time.'

'Police continue to ask anyone who may have seen this man or his kayak to come forward.'

'Buses can be replaced, and we are so thankful no-one was injured.'

'The actions of the officers were unlawful, they were not uncaring,' the authority said.

Health Minister blames issues on legacy of underfunding by past governments.

A French traveller was last seen kayaking on Lake Rotorua on Monday.

The island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.

Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.

The last 28th Māori Battalion soldier has praised the mahi, but says it took too long.

Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'

A motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.

The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.

"My family are telling me to move out of town."