Man got shock of his life when a tree hit his caravan, but he didn't lose sleep over it.

Severely injured man opens up on personal struggles after crash caused by impaired driver.

'We cracked them open, and they were fresh as.'

Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.

Aucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.

White Island saw wind gusts of 200km/h during Cyclone Cook.

The worst is over for most of Bay of Plenty region.

Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.

People choosing to self-evacuate

Many schools have closed their doors today as wild weather looms.

Accommodation across the Bay is booked out for the long weekend.

Tauranga's meth problem is spiralling into an issue bigger than the Rena disaster.

Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.

She says she called multiple times to tell them the flood wall woudn't hold up - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

An Edgecumbe business owner is worried he won't cope financially after a flood ravaged the town, evacuating all its residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Facebook has announced a new tool to help small businesses with their marketing strategy.

Soaring rents may force kindergarten closure

Ex-employee of Sunair must pay $66,600 after bidding against his boss for a contract.

Kraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.

A skimming gang appears to have been operating in Tauranga during the weekend.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks to Local Focus about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some had to flee without shoes. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A section of the Mauao base track has fallen away in a large slip.

They say a culvert can't handle storm water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

They say a culvert can't handle storm water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

Police investigate alleged illegal transfer of kiwifruit cultivars to China, says Zespri.

Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.

The Koula collection sold for prices as high as $16,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.