'It will be full of action, full of crashes and full of big jumps.'

For Rachin Ravindra, the first day against South Africa represented a years-long dream.

Waitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.

Wrap of events in Tauranga and Katikati for Waitangi Day.

Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra both scored centuries on day one against South Africa.

All the action from day one of the first test between the Black Caps and South Africa.

'To have someone like her attached to our brand ... is just really powerful.'

Tim Southee will have a wary eye on the weakened Proteas when the first test starts today.

Kane Williamson and the Black Caps will be hoping to make history against South Africa.

A tumour 'the size of a golf ball' in Chastiny Malone's brain has shrunk to half the size.

The report found some students believed they were bullied due to their sexual orientation.

The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.

The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.

South African expats will be backing different teams this week.

The couple say the trees were “all that kept them going”.

Members of public had to take evasive action to avoid injury.

Police were called at 12.30pm.

"We are left with a small urn that holds Ethan’s ashes."

An election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.

'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.

'I was jumping around.'

Time to hit the beach - Auckland temperatures are about to hit up to 30C.

Plus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.

Construction began in 2021 with an $85m budget.

Violent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.

Despite heavy rain on Sunday, most attendees stayed until the end of the festival.

It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.