Emergency services were called about 8.20am.

Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.

Tauranga City Council has confirmed the seat will stay.

The outpouring of support has blown the family away.

Funding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.

Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.

The man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.

Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.

70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported

“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."

More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

The organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.

'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'

'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'

Where should the money go?

Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route.

Emergency services responded around 2.20pm.

Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.

'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'

'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'

Becky Gardiner tells of her father’s ‘fantastic’ hospice care to help raise awareness.

Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.

Te Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.

A truck and container unit rolled on State Highway 29 on Saturday.