Stunning snaps of whale off Ōhope coast
Southern Right Whale spends time swimming near Ohope on Tuesday.
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Royal couple gifted pounamu by Rotorua carvers
Several Rotorua carvers are behind two of the pieces given to the royal couple.
Your weather: Strong winds and heavy rain expected across country
Rain and gusts of 100kmh are expected across the country today as a front moves north.
Crowd delighted as royal couple stroll in the Government Gardens
A big crowd gathered at the Government Gardens in Rotorua as the royal couple walked past.
Fleet murder trial jury off home for night
Jury goes home for night in trial of pair charged with murder of Raymond and James Fleet.
Tax evading tradie gets home detention
A plasterer and seller of health supplements is given home detention for tax evasion.
Royals visit kiwi hatchery and name two kiwi chicks
The duke and duchess visit the kiwi house at Rainbow Springs.
Fleet murders: Rotorua jury begins deliberations
The jury was sent out to begin their deliberations just before 1pm today.
Te Arawa recognises importance of royal visit
Royal pair's visit of huge significance to Te Arawa.
Korowai gifted to Meghan at pōwhiri
Ngāti Whakaue elder Norma Sturley has created a korowai especially for the Duchess.
Tauranga drug dealer jailed for more than five years
Judge gave him a 25 per cent discount for his guilty pleas and some remorse.
Your guide to Rotorua's royal visit: All you need to know
Weather, transport, everything you need to know ahead of the royal couple's arrival.
Rotorua Intermediate horsing around
A brown horse was spotted outside Rotorua Intermediate this morning.
Thunderstorms pave way for more unsettled conditions in north
The storms will set the agenda for several days of windy and wet weather.
Five Bella Vista parties now face charges
Parties involved in Bella Vista Homes development in court on Building Act charges.
Commercial site sells for $6.25m
The site was one of the biggest sales for the Bayleys team this year.
Whanganui royal watchers headed to Rotorua
A local couple are on the road in their yellow van, hoping to greet Harry and Meghan.
Your weather: Rain and chance of thunder for central and northern areas
Thunderstorms have already been reported in the upper North Island with more expected.
Local Focus: Kiwi ready for royal treatment
Rainbow Springs is ready for royalty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heavy rain watch for Eastern Bay of Plenty
A heavy rain watch is in place for the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Kiwi ready for royal treatment
Rainbow Springs are ready for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mayday, then safe landing in maize field
Helicopter lands safely after mayday call near Whakatane.
Local Focus: Climbers get high in Hamilton this weekend
Rock climbing is a physical and mental puzzle. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Strike decision 'not taken lightly' say Tauranga principals
Principals say even in attractive Tauranga it is hard to attract staff.
Otumoetai College students win ChemQuest
John Austin, Alice Cerdeira and Daniel Lee won the ChemQuest trophy and $150.
Is this Māori vegan our next big influencer?
He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori vegan smashing stereotypes
He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Armed robbery in central Tauranga
The offenders reportedly left the scene in a silver-coloured vehicle.
Power outage in Katikati after crash
Hundreds are without power in Katikati after a car crashed into a power pole
Local Focus: Students cut it all off for cancer
Rat's tails, pony tails and long hair about to go. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dramatic' safety improvements, Tauranga Northern Link needed - NZTA
Plans revealed in letter to landowners
Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries
Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.
Wrong power plans 'costing Kiwis $39m a year'
A review of bills suggested thousands are on low-user plans when they shouldn't be.