Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.

Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.

Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.

The family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.

Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

The man fled from police on Christmas Day.

Ngawai Clendon aims to inspire others as she heads to Antarctica with Inspiring Explorers.

The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.

The driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.

'A piece of me will be left here when I leave.'

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.

Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.

The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.

Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.

Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.

The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.

Bryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award

The holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.

She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'

Rotorua initiative gifts 10 whānau new bikes for Christmas, fostering community joy.

Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.

Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.

A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.

Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.

"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."

Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.