“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”

Greer is 'functionally blind' and will probably need to use a wheelchair or walking aids.

Brendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.

"It is one of New Zealand’s official languages ... We will continue to support that."

'A dismissal of the reo is essentially a dismissal of the whole idea of Māori itself.'

The Greenwood Retirement Village group challenges other villages to collect as well.

Ngai Te Rangi files claim to Waitangi Tribunal over Government's te reo plans.

The crash was reported to the police around 1.40pm.

More than 1750 cans were collected for the local foodbank.

Police have appealed to the public for any information.

'These people are sharing the roads with our family, our friends, and our colleagues.'

Bay of Plenty council eyes value of shareholding.

The council has a 54.14 per cent shareholding in the port.

OPINION: We could collapse into a chaos not seen in this country before.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.35am.

'You’re not doing your country any good to put it on the shelves.'

$600 was spent after thief raided a crashed car.

'This is the end of the road unless I get Avastin.'

Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.

Meanwhile, the demand for goods has spiked 34 per cent from two years ago.

Transport team restructured, with $1.5b worth of transport projects planned for the city.

A man has appeared in court after Shrimpton's body was found near Tauranga this week.

Venues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.

Tauranga City Council says it wants a fairer fee system for using facilities and reserves.

New Zealand Squash Open is being held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.

Crews were called just before midnight.