More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.

A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.

'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'

'It’s so rewarding knowing you’re helping make a difference in the children’s lives.'

Illegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.

'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'

Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.

'I never ever thought I would get anything like this before.'

People are advised to avoid using SH2, between Tauranga and Katikati this afternoon.

A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.

The Christmas Appeal has ended, raising a record-breaking amount for the foodbank.

'I would've thought the driver’s best option was to have braked.'

It is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.

Emergency services were notified just before 8.20am.

His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.

'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.

Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.

'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.

'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.

At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.

The council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.

'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.

She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.

Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'

The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.