'Nobody in the community likes to think that this sort of thing can happen'.

One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.

Forecaster says things will go downhill later this week.

Devoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.

Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.

The choir will be joined by three guest acts.

Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.

It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.

'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'

Once they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.

The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.

The Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.

But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.

Several winners across Waikato region.

Toy company owners have been named the country's wealthiest people.

The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.

'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'

The jackpot has been split between seven lucky players, who each picked up $7 million.

Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.

A group of women have set out to connect the RD9 District via a community directory.

A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.

'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'

Ethan Byers is a positive role model for his club.

Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.

The father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.

The top prize rolled over to a $50m must-be-won draw on Saturday.

Napier firefighters warn homeowners to brush up on fire safety after electrical fire.