The road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.

'We nicknamed him Waterboy. But he was no boy. He was da man.'

Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.

She had 'always been fit and well' so the diagnosis at age 55 came as a 'shock'.

Jury returns unanimous guilty verdicts in case of Bay of Plenty man Eli Johnson's murder.

Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.

Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.

There will be 24 new homes in four locations in western Bay of Plenty town.

'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'

The regions could expect periods of rain, locally heavy at times, with possible downpours.

The park is expected to reopen at 8pm.

Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.

Unexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals

Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.

Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.

Timothy Lee 'hit my head open on a tree' when he had a mountain biking accident.

Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past

Have you checked your ticket?

The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.

'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'

Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal

The utility back has journeyed along the hard road to get her big break.

4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.

Te Matatini champions to take the stage at Mātaatua senior regionals.

Emergency services were called to the fire at Cross Rd.

Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.

Businesses and organisations are supporting Tauranga Pride Week.