Business owner says donations positively impact staff and create “culture of giving".

About 24 banana boxes a week of fresh produce are donated to the foodbank.

Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.

Council says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.

'It’s the best option ... I didn’t want to have to wear a nappy for the rest of my life.'

With finances tight, many families may need to approach festivities differently.

Emergency services are at the scene.

It’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.

It comes as a funding agreement was reached between Te Whatu Ora and the PHO.

Hundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.

The crash happened shortly before 12.50pm on Saturday.

Molly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.

The Christmas Appeal is at the end of its fifth week.

Those judged as having the best manu could head to the world championships.

Changes made after schoolgirl fatally struck by train this year.

Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.

Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.

WorkSafe has released the findings of its investigation into the incident.

One report will explore whether she was legally insane at the time of the alleged killing.

'This is what community is all about.'

Memorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre.

Scott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.

The Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.

The business card criticised their parking and carried a threat.

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

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."