The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.

The 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.

Alcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.

'Everyone has already waited far too long,' the judge said.

The council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.

How close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.

Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.

Charlotte Knight has hopes of setting a land speed record.

“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.

Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.

'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'

Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.

The win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.

Three victims fleeced of thousands of dollars

The trailer features interviews with survivors of the 2019 disaster.

'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'

A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.

Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.

Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.

The crash occurred just after 9pm tonight on SH2 in Matata.

A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.

'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'

The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.

People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.

Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.

It boasts giant trees and leafy trails, but many keen walkers don't know about it.