'It’s not really going to benefit the younger ones.'

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

One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.

It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.

The last council was sacked in 2021 by then-Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

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.

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

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

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

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

The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.

Police said a man with torso injuries was recovering in hospital.

A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.

The clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.

'I have a thousand things running through my mind.'

An active front is expected to move eastwards across Bay of Plenty.

The source of the spill is not yet known.

Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.

The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.

The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.

School working 'extremely hard' to reopen, says principal

One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.

Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.

Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.

The incident happened about 1am on Saturday.