Submissions are now being heard over the future of Tauranga's Racecourse Reserve.

Residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins.

Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.

Firefighters were called around 10.35am.

Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.

The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.

Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.

'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'

The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.

The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”