They train six days a week at home, in a hotel pool and a makeshift ocean facility.

Delays in safety improvements on State Highway 2 have been described as 'a disgrace'.

Charlie isn't letting his heart condition hold him back.

Driver behaviour and speed are believed to be key factors in a horror crash on SH2.

Fine sunny weather is here to stay until at least Sunday.

Catholic school blessed ahead of classes after woman's body found on the playing fields.

"If you didn't know Stephen, you would think he's Māori." Made with funding from NZ On Air

“If you didn't know Stephen, you would think he was Māori.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Aggravated robberies are increasing in the Western Bay but only half are being resolved.

155 cases have been reported in the city this year - double the 2017 tally.

'Vague' explanations do not match severe head injuries of 10-month-old boy, say police.

Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.

Wave of opposition has met a proposed housing development for Pāpāmoa.

Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.

This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.

First of its kind prison home launches in Tauranga to break cycles of reoffending.

The recovery demand relates to the buyout of former director/shareholder Daniel De Martin.

A witness in the trial also took exception to some of the Crown's questioning.

Mongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.

Tauranga house prices are not what they were. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga house prices are not what they used to be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.

MBIE is carrying out a review of several of the council's building control activities.

Carters is chasing Bella Vista Homes director Danny Cancian for the more than $1 million.

Te Tuinga Whānau says it has 47 clients with nowhere to stay during the Aims Games.

Kiwis and tourists splurged a record $11 billion on these food items in the last year.

Steamers return home to face 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Champions Canterbury.

Spring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.

Port of Tauranga is appealing an abatement notice issued over discharge incident.

NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.