The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.

Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.

She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.

What kind of summer can we expect?

Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.

Inquiries ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident - police.

Regional council closes park after a death.

Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.

The sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.

Data likely to show retail shoppers spent more this year than last year.

Businesses were planning for "peak demand" around events, festivals and cruise ships.

It's the second-highest amount raised in the appeal’s history.

Four New Zealanders are in the hunt for the inaugural EVES Open singles title.

The operating deficit was $3.9 million higher than the budgeted deficit of $6.1 million.

The new additions will make the events more inclusive.

“If you’ve got kids, there’s all these other factors that come into it."

More than 300 households have received Christmas treats thanks to the volunteers.

"A school is becoming more and more a place of catering for community wellbeing."

A Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.