'Mama pig came at us trying to eat our snacks.'

Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.

'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.

'Famous celebrity faces' will also be playing.

What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.

Up to 60 union members went on strike in protest over their pay.

11 men have been arrested.

Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.

There's so much going on that there's concern whether the construction industry can cope.

'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'

Those affected recently spent time in Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga.

Victoria Wilson said she burst into tears after one family donated $7000.

Maddi Wilson ends up on antibiotics or in hospital for even mild viruses.

'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'

Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.

The crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.

Emergency services were called to the mountain about 10.51am.

Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.

“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."

Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.

'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'

Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.