A failed stormwater drain is thought to blame for the hole.

'That’s just the mark of the boy back then at the age of 12 - and nothing’s changed.'

'Man on crutches was walking faster than the traffic.'

Alcohol worth more than $10,000 was stolen and the damage was extensive.

The defendant stated he did not remember doing any of the actions he committed.

'It was just about seeing someone ... and not having to wait for a GP to be available.'

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About 700 musicians including youth performers will attend the festival in Tauranga.

Police were called to a robbery at a store on Girven Rd around 3pm on January 27.

New Zealand broke down a stubborn South Africa to seal a crushing win in the first test.

All the action from day four at Bay Oval as the Black Caps chase a big test victory.

'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'

Mitchell Santner in thriving with the red ball but unsure of when his next test will come.

Kane Williamson scored 109 to give the Black Caps a 528-run lead over South Africa.

All the action from day three of the first test between the Black Caps and South Africa.

Kane Williamson knows what it takes to score a test double century at a young age.

Associate dean discusses plans for Waikato's Management School.

A splendid double century from Rachin Ravindra kept the Black Caps on top of South Africa.

All the action from day two of the second test at Bay Oval.

'It will be full of action, full of crashes and full of big jumps.'

For Rachin Ravindra, the first day against South Africa represented a years-long dream.

Waitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.

Wrap of events in Tauranga and Katikati for Waitangi Day.

Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra both scored centuries on day one against South Africa.