Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.

Jean's partner, Bruce, died in 2022 after almost a decade of living with heart disease.

Emergency services were called to Aria Ave about 6.15pm Sunday.

One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.

Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.

Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.

The hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.

The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.

Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.

A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Bay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.

"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."

“It was the longest hours of my life.”

Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.

And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.

The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.

Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.

Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.