The young people in the study ranged from 10 to 18 years old.

DoC ranger says people have walked right past protection signs.

Mark Vette has been appointed patron for Canine Friends Pet Therapy

Broadlands Rd is closed in both directions while emergency services respond.

Local Democracy Reporting canvassed the country's 291 mayoral candidates on key issues.

Police say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.

Organisers relieved after more than two years of uncertainty

Thames Valley's Swamp Foxes beat North Otago 26-21At Mercury Bay Sports Park, in Whitianga

The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.

One health teacher has described the ACC decision as 'disappointing and frustrating'.

Police were called shortly after 6.30pm.

The orca were seen swimming in the harbour near the Chapel St bridge.

facilities, equipment, sports grounds, and volunteers and is the hub of our community

The group of orca whales paid a visit to the inner areas of Tauranga Harbour on Tuesday.

Clifford Umuhuri was sergeant-at-arms of the Mob's Bay of Plenty chapter.

Wastewater results suggest not all cases in Auckland and Wellington are reported.

Martin Jones has retired after 13 years' service.

"… and then somebody noticed that they'd gone through the shop window. That's all we saw."

Squash players took home gold at national and offshore tournaments last month.

After a three-year gap the Congress returns but in a new location.

Motorists should expect delays.

'The time to take action is now. We can't really afford to turn a blind eye any more.'

The "amazing" long weekend made locals feel like summer had arrived.

The service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul began at 2pm today.

Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.

'I was just trying to prove people wrong... and it just ultimately consumed me.'