“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.

He was last seen a week ago in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'

Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.

The win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.

The trailer features interviews with survivors of the 2019 disaster.

'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'

It is an interconnected programme promoting social equity for indigenous communities.

A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.

A further update will be provided on Tuesday.

Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.

The road will remain closed overnight.

Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.

Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.

Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.

Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.

The entire shooting incident lasted just 37 seconds.

A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.

'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'

Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.

More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.

The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.

People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.

Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.

The number of people waiting more than four months for elective surgery has surged.

Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.

The district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.