The community is divided over where a skatepark should be built in Tairua.

The SPCA and a former inspector disagree on five dogs living in a parked Hamilton car.

Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture in Coromandel.

Stock's been dried off early, maize crops are destroyed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cows dried off early and maize crops are destroyed across the Hauraki District.

A 13-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a month has returned home.

Two motorcyclists, strangers to each other, met the same horrific fate last week.

Ian Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ian Troughton's family farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have serious concerns for Tamia Apaapa, 13, who has been missing since March 27.

He was found at a family member's.

Tematau Wilson may be trying to make his way to Waharoa.

Seven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.

Waikato University's bid for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland.

Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.

The waiting list for social housing has risen again, but fallen in Auckland.

A 17-year-old has indicated he will admit driving drunk with a car full of mates.

Two cows snuck out for a stroll - but only one came back alive.

Helen Lee lost everything in the blaze - now she's starting again - Made with funding from NZ On Air

4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Roughly 4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

Ian Troughton said the flooding is the worst he has seen in 25 years.

63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Waikato police are looking for a driver who rammed patrol car this morning.

63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.