Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.

The patient is being taken to hospital.

The shallowing of the narrows has been causing some challenges.

'It would be like giving someone a music test to see if they are good at playing tennis.'

Thirty finalists and eight winners were acknowledged last night.

Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.

The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.

The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.

Her rapist tried to appeal his convictions after being sent to prison for 10 years.

Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.

Auckland Youth Orchestra plays at Katikati War Memorial Hall on Sunday.

Police were called about 6.15pm.

Chuni began learning traditional Cambodian dancing in 2018

Issues include one or more Māori wards.

More than 2000 students will be graduating from Toi Ohomai.

Celebrating furry friends in the Western Bay of Plenty.

This year there are 29 guided walks.

For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.

Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.

A senior driver has questioned the fairness of the cognitive tests.

The brigade has three newly qualified firefighters.

The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.

Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.

Lucky Strike, Katikatz Jazz Band and Samme and Kane will play at the Jazz Street Party.

Judges impressed with family's farming system.

Three-way tie for fourth place.

GPs say time for non-clinical work needs to be 'recognised' and 'remunerated'.