How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.

His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'

Too many people have died on local roads, say police.

Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.

Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.

We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.

Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

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

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

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

Toxic algal bloom warning issued for Ōkawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti.

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.

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

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.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

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.

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

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

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

Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.