Downpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.

Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.

Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.

Initial indications suggested several people had been injured.

Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.

Police were called around 11.05am.

Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.

One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.

The agency has released details about its building programme.

The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.

The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.

'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'

'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'

Other income sources included rent payments and donations.

Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.

The leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.

It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.

Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.

The algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.

A man has been arrested in relation to the fire.

There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.

Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.

Police say 'up to three' vehicles were involved.

Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.

Biking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.

The pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.