Police were called to Dunlop Road at about 2.45am.

A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.

Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.

Bill Holland has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Allen-Gordon says it’s incredible to be awarded for something he finds a privilege to do.

She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.

Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.

The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.

How a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.

'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'

The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.

He is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.

The roundabout has since been cleared.

The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.

One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.

Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.

'We are paying too much tax and the cost of living... is going up all the time.'

The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.

"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."

Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.

A catamaran is drifting close to shore in Matua.