The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.

Children and adults were left underwhelmed at a monster truck show in Tauranga last night.

One mother said it was “really difficult” to get out of bed and do the housework.

Swimmers are advised to swim where patrols are and not alone.

Public health warning has been issued for Lake Ohau channel.

The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.

The dog will be put down after the owner “voluntarily surrendered ownership” to council.

'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'

The investigation could take up to 12 months.

Thunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.

Fire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.

The group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.

'This is not the man I married, lived with and loved, this has changed our lives forever'

Junior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.

The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.

OPINION: We must allow space and time for processing the events of the past few days.

The teenagers will receive $10,000 yearly for the duration of their degree.

People want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.

A man has died at the beach after he was discovered face down in the surf.

Medical assistance was provided, but the driver was unable to be revived.

The biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.