As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.

Jack Wade will log on to NZQA today and find out whether he has passed his scholarship exams in chemistry and statistics - after

An English visitor who found Shelley Crooks six weeks after she was reported missing describes the moment the pair met on a West Coast track.

A man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.

CHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra

In what can only be described as true Kiwi spirit, scores of reggae fans in Tauranga put on a spontaneous show of harmony as they sang a Maori waiata together.

"Nobody knows, until it actually happens to you." - Raywynne Richmond's 42-year-old daughter, Kim, has been missing for six months.

A Whakatane father and his two sons are currently competing in the New Zealand Superbike Championships. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The earthquake struck in the Bay of Plenty this evening, 15km south-west of Te Kaha. GeoNet reported the shake as "moderate'' in intensity.

Prime Minister Bill English. Photo/File Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's election will be held on September

The Bay of Plenty's "hidden paradise" Pukehina is attracting a lot of attention from buyers keen to own a beachfront home.

Third police chase: A child is seriously hurt after a car fleeing police flipped in a drain in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

Tourism spending in the Bay of Plenty has increased a huge 44 per cent in just five years, hitting $802 million last year.

The search for a missing young Auckland woman is now focused on an area of forest near Muriwai Beach.

Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.

Leanne Thompson fought for her husband, her family, friends and students at Omokoroa No.1 School each time she battled cancer.

Holiday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.

A man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.

Scientists have found an intriguing new way to peer into the fiery belly of New Zealand's hottest island.

A 5 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Bay of Plenty. Geonet reported the quake at 15km west of Te Kaha about 10am with a depth

Nails, staples and glass are being left on the beach from fires lit from pellets. Photo/George Novak 220117gn05bop.JPG After finding

When Tina Jennen awoke in a hospital bed with four broken limbs, she didn't know what had happened or why she was there.

Tonga Moke had only ever been ill enough to visit his doctor once in his adult life - so it came as a surprise when his heart unexpectedly stopped for 25 minutes.

An Opotiki doctor is traveling to America to research how technology is changing rural healthcare in New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

An Opotiki doctor is heading to America to research how technology is changing rural healthcare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A landmark court ruling which allows councils to place restrictions on fishing is being challenged by the Government.

South Island police are concerned for the wellbeing of two missing people and ask anyone with information to contact them.