A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.

Top cop claims many motel emergency housing residents have moved to hostels, backpackers.

Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.

Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.

A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.

Local families and tourism, business and health sector representatives give mixed reviews.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.

A Black Caps legend was among the top cricketers to visit local kids.

“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."

"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."

With swimming Bailey Conlon has found his 'place, his purpose, his tribe'.

More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.

'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'

Local leaders have their say.

Iconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.

Stage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.

'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'

'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'

Rubbish collection will be refreshed, with general waste to be only collected fortnightly.

And the staff are “happy” to have taken on new responsibilities.

More details around what Jason Trembath did have been revealed.

The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.

Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.