'Seems crazy to me that we can have kids standing up on buses possibly going 80km/h.'

After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.

'I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,' says his mum.

Data shows 1 in 4 Te Whatu Ora hospital shifts, on average, were understaffed in 2023.

Nearly 200 people have signed up for the competition.

The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.

There is a proposal to delay 12 projects.

'The kindness has pretty much dulled the ugly.'

The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.

The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.

This is expected to reach $408m by 2028 as global interest grows.

Tween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.

The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.

N-Desethyletonitazene has now been found in Tauranga, Drug Foundation offering free tests.

Junior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.

“It is a collaboration of story, light, sound and Matariki themes."

The road was partially closed for a time.

Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.

'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'

Three of the injured were innocent members of the public.

A dad says kids are stuck spending a 'stupid amount of time' on buses to get to school.

The road is partially closed and police say the public should avoid the area.

Photo shows the orca swimming in the break waves.

The victim of the alleged incident remains in hospital.

Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.

'I fought for two weeks to get it sorted and kept getting the run-around.'

Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.

Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.