Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

'We should move beyond measuring desperation and deprivation … towards our aspirations.'

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.

There has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.

A catamaran is drifting close to shore in Matua.

'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'

By law, pets are considered chattels — items of property — and subject to equal division.

GNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.

Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.

The awards were held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.

Special ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.

"Police have put a significant effort into executing these arrests."

Father says he'll move rather than make his kids bus up to 90 minutes into Tauranga.

Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.

The crash on Cheyne Rd was reported about 4.11pm.

Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.

About 800 trees are planted on the privately owned 18-hole golf course.

'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent...'

It was a tough growing season, but better fruit quality has created some optimism.

'I’m just so glad that they did the right thing and brought him back.'

A 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.

A Palestinian man wants special NZ visas to be available during the Israel-Hamas war.

Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.

Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.