New Year Honours: A war vet, an Olympian and a potter
Nine people from Rotorua and its surrounds have been honoured
Nine people from Rotorua and its surrounds have been honoured
Kieran Oats has used an EV van for his business for more than a year.
What were Kiwis searching for this year?
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.
Police were called to a sudden-death incident at 8.45am near the Whakatāne Boat Ramp.
Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.
The 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.
A man found guilty of another man's manslaughter following a party has been sentenced.
'It is good news that we have got it but I am disappointed it has not come sooner'
"They know them, they know their families. There's that trust there."
Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
The Coastguard says changes intended to simplify things are confusing and dangerous.
Tauranga Hospital's emergency department and an icecream truck visited by Covid cases.
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.
Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Sustainable tourism and reduced emissions put Taupō in finals for Beautiful award.
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Next month will mark two years since White Island erupted, killing 22 people.
Police are making inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.
Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".
It will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.
A jury in a High Court murder trial has returned its verdict.
The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.