The celebration is now part of Sustainable Backyards month.

Jury returns unanimous guilty verdicts in case of Bay of Plenty man Eli Johnson's murder.

Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.

Anglers fished from the shore or boats between Mount Maunganui and Waihī Beach.

The 37-year-old will not be in the starting XI for the Black Caps against Australia.

Playing local football since 1973.

Nash says Chris Hipkins should have approved gang asset seizures under $30,000

Award created in 2007 in memory of local identity Lorna Treloar.

Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.

Seven boaties were coming back from the Alderman Islands when they came across the beast.

There will be 24 new homes in four locations in western Bay of Plenty town.

Two finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.

'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.

Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.

Te Puke share top spot with Greerton.

'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'

Profile of two of the four local finalists.

The microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.

Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.

Unexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals

It is the first time police have sought an order to destroy assets under new laws.

Firefighters are using rescue equipment to free the victims.

The skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.

Several players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.

How do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in NZ?