The town's mayor says there could have been real consequences if the gun was used.

Power supplies, sensors and cameras had degraded or failed over time.

Bringing the ballot box closer to home - 'with an element of fun thrown in'.

There are 1793 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.

Katherine Austin and Maria Mo will play at the Thames Music Group event.

The behaviour taking place was unacceptable, the council says.

'It's good to get these bookings back for a whole week': Royden Trask, Caddysnak Catering

Waikato-based Māori candidates will share political process insights and experiences.

"We've heard a lot about it and how cool the experience is, and we finally got down here."

Four representative teams travelled to heartland Taumaranui.

Tauranga City Council commissioners have adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront Plan.

Clark said she was honoured to be asked to be an ambassador.

Health officials also reported 12 Covid-related deaths, including one person in their 20s.

Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.

Having volunteer dotterel minders vital to protecting the birds and their offspring.

Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.

"We never stop learning."

Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.

Body winched from river near Waitakaruru is understood to be that of missing man.

Multiple roads across the country are closed due to snow.

Figuring out who to vote for can be quite a big task but there are tools to help you.

The family say their loved one was tragically killed in a hit and run over the weekend.

"It is going to set them up for so much more than sporting success in school."

Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.

One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.

Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.

Port of Tauranga Limited made the announcement on Monday afternoon.