Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.

'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

Police were called shortly before midday.

'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'

The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.

The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”

The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.

Police responded to the incident in Tauranga at around 3pm.

Authorities are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some places.

The infectious airborne fungus has the potential to damage many significant tree species.

Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.

"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."

The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.

Champion Waddell still learning in late-model-style super saloon.