Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.

The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.

'Is this a cultural thing?'

Firefighters were called at 11.48am.

Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.

One person received minor injuries in the Bay of Plenty crash.

Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.

A woman and her son had been taking part in a rubbish pick-up organised by the Scouts.

'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'

"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."

A person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.

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

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.

'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.

Matt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.

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.