The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.

Police received a report of a 'person being assaulted' at a Windsor Rd address on Monday.

'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'

Several proposals were offered including one to make the fountain shallower for $20,000.

Christopher Luxon paid a visit to Tauranga's foodbank and a kiwifruit packhouse on Monday.

AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.

"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”

Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.

An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.

She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.

The death will be referred to the coroner.

State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.

The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.

Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.

A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.

'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'

Bay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.

Slips and trees down are reported.

Emergency services were called about 8.20am.

Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.

The statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.

“I just don’t understand how this kind of business conduct is allowed.”