Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

A dog, believed to be owned by the man who died in Papamoa yesterday, stayed with him.

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

The body of a 60-year old man was found just after 7am by a fisherman.

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

Road still closed because of hazardous materials in tricky location for recovery.

We asked our local candidates what they think should be done to solve our gang problem.

Rotorua MP is up four spots to No 13 in the National Party and he keeps his portfolios.

Tiaan Herewini died from suspected huffing a day before his 14th birthday.

A building jobs drive is underway in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Training organisation stages roadshow to fill apprenticeships.

A sub-tropical low is bringing big swells to the East Coast.

The man was hunting in a forest near Lake Tarawera when he fell off a ute.

Police are now looking for a second mystery vehicle that ran over a man at the weekend.

Nelson Hari was found dead on the Tapuaeroa Rd near Ruatoria early Sunday.

Animals have been displaced since the Edgecumbe flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Animals have been displaced since the Edgecumbe flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Former Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.

Parents of a girl trapped on a dangerous cliff face have been reunited with their girl.

Cyclone Cook disrupted the National Youth Jazz Competition - but the bands played on.

Watch: Thousands of spiders create giant cobweb in Papamoa field after flooding.

Edgecumbe residents are running the full gamut of emotions as clean-up continues.

63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One person had to be freed from a vehicle after a crash.

Relieved mum thanks 'amazing' rescuers after 17-year-old's ordeal.

A popular local book sale opened this Easter weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A popular local book sale opened this Easter weekend, with crowds jostling for collector's items. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Edgecumbe residents are returning to their flood-ravaged homes today.