A flotilla of boats is blocking the shipping lane of Tauranga Harbour.

Ayeesha Taylor has opened up about the toll James Rolleston's injury took on her.

Ngati Whakaue hikoi to Rotorua Hospital protesting the end of Hunga Manaaki service.

Cannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cannabis was a major talking point at a Rotorua conference.

Teachers are changing the way they talk. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teachers are changing the way they talk.

Immigration officials say exploited Indian students have been regularly sleeping in cars.

A Domino's chain is still not delivering to Fordlands. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.

Myrtle rust has been found in the Bay of Plenty.

Friends and family overjoyed Peter Burling competing for the America's Cup.

Report finds two of three firms hired by council to process consents were not accredited.

Fears that Labour Party plans to cut immigration by up to 30,000 a year could hit economy.

British election fires up debate with those who now call New Zealand home.

A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha.

Ladies who lunch raise $110,000 for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ladies Charity Luncheon raises $110,000 for local causes.

A person has died after a house fire in Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A person has died after a house fire in a quiet Tauranga backstreet.

'Hero to zero': Principal received Queen's Birthday honour, now may lose teaching licence.

Three pohutukawa on Moturiki Island honour memory of young man swept away last year.

Jim Gray has been made an ONZM for services to Maori and governance.

A Rotorua retreat aligns mind, body and spirit, writes Sarah Atkinson.

Police fired a record 46 rounds in the siege, but could have used tear gas or dogs instead

The puppies were snatched from the owner's Gisborne home about three weeks ago.

A former teacher is pushing for more science in schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A former teacher believes kids should be taught more science from an early age.

Four fire crews are fighting the fire on Greerton Rd in Tauranga.

Maori busts carved from kauri gum fetch $6250 at Auckland auction