OPINION: We could collapse into a chaos not seen in this country before.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.35am.

The New Zealand Squash Open has seen a fairytale finish.

Coll is set to face England’s Marwan ElShorbagy, who is ranked eighth in the world.

$600 was spent after thief raided a crashed car.

'This is the end of the road unless I get Avastin.'

Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.

Meanwhile, the demand for goods has spiked 34 per cent from two years ago.

A Te Whatu Ora report said poor air quality was creating significant health risk.

Venues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.

Tauranga City Council says it wants a fairer fee system for using facilities and reserves.

New Zealand Squash Open is being held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.

Crews were called just before midnight.

'Frustration and worry is still there and we are trying to remain positive.'

The Tauranga man had been missing since November 3.

The crash was reported to police at 2.35pm.

The Hits Christmas in the Park screened The Grinch to around 1000 people.

Street dining in Tauranga is going to cost businesses across the city.

He was arrested after making his way back to shore.

Tauranga’s alcohol policy to be revisited in the New Year.

Police were called to a toilet block about 6am.

Multiple crews were called to the blaze.

'He was apprehended after a brief pursuit on foot,' police said.

The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.

Crews were called about 3.50pm.

A "mana battle" is about to start in Tauranga as iwi mobilise.

His family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.

Plans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.

He claimed it was just a 'smoko room' but later admitted charging a mum and kids rent.