Long weekenders rejoice - the sun is set to continue for the majority of the country over Labour Weekend.

Congestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.

A pet lamb has died after it was repeatedly kicked by a youth, with its injuries likened to being hit by a car or shot with a rifle.

Several costume shops in Tauranga have pulled clown costumes from their shelves, following the examplein the footsteps of stores nationwide. The

The surf at Mount Maunganui will be used as a location to explore surf rage - with locals saying it is real.

The rule introduced by the IRD)last year to curb house speculation is exposing some genuine home buyers to a significant tax liability.

People looking forward to a hot Christmas in Tauranga rejoice, but pack your umbrella. Higher than average temperatures are expected

The junior doctors' strike which began yesterday continues until tomorrow morning, with local public support for the striking doctors

Final repairs have been successful on a broken water main, which affected supply to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. The pipeline came

High temperatures indicate Kiwis could be in for record-breaking highs this summer.

Despite a wee medical setback, Tauranga mother Frankie Egglestone says she's in good spirits after her life-saving kidney transplant. Ms

Several costume hire stores across NZ have withdrawn clown outfits from their shelves for Halloween after a recent rash of creepy clown incidents.

Having the choice was what mattered to Lecretia.

A man is dead in Tauranga after a possible a heart attack this afternoon.

The man killed in a crash on State Highway 2 near Pongakawa yesterday morning has been named as Martin John Ferry of Tauranga, police said.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' suggestion that government should relocate government departments into regional centres is

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a three-vehicle collision in Papamoa this afternoon.

Two trucks have crashed in Pongakawa and police are closing State Highway 2.

Tauranga job listings have seen a huge spike in the past three months and businesses are struggling to fill vacancies - with one employer

Mihi Dahm thought she was going to have to move her five children into a tent until Whare Tauranga stepped in to help. Things are

Juliet Rowan examines fears (including her own) about children's increasing use of electronic devices.

Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Greg Brownless talks to Local Focus for the first time about winning the mayoralty and plans for Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Several crashes around the country today, three dead, at least five injured.

A new charge on airline passengers entering the terminal at Tauranga Airport looks set to be introduced next year. Tauranga City

Tauranga's struggling downtown shopping centre is to get a major boost with the construction of a new hotel and retail development.

A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.

A Halloween mask and little girl's school bag are all that remain of the Fellows family possessions that were lost overboard the Rena

CRASH: An investigation continues into what caused the helicopter crash. PHOTO/FILE By Kyra Dawsonkyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz International

Watch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.