Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.

From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.

A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.

The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.

The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.

The former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.

A fourth failed to appear in court.

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

The changes will be applied between February and June 2025.

The minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.

Halfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.

Emergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.

A Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon

'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'

Emergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.

There were concerns over inexperienced staff in charge and an alleged serious assault.

'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.'

Partnering with the foodbank, Super Support is wraparound support for those aged 65 over

'It’s been a long road, but we’re finally here.'

'That feeling of life, it was just incredible.'

Canadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand.

At one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.

A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.

The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.

The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.

'Seeing the beetle population thrive makes us really proud.'

And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?

Tauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.