Fresh severe thunderstorm warning extended, flash flooding and hail possible

The warning for the South Waikato area is in place until 3.22pm.

Garden and art festival: New faces join the Bay of Plenty trail

More than 100 artists will display work across Western Bay of Plenty.

Person dies at Bay of Plenty sawmill

The CEO says a contractor suffered a medical event.

Council staff back five-year licence for OceanaGold's Waihī camp

Council staff recommend a five-year licence, with a decision due today.

Rhieve Grey at Labour's election party in Tauranga

The Labour Mt Maunganui candidate and his family sung a waiata at the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club.

Teenager sees life-changing results for OCD after Bergen treatment

Bailey Moore has lived with OCD since he was 7. Video / Megan Wilson

Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton on why voters should choose her

Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton tells reporter Kelly Makiha that her heart is her biggest strength. Video / Kelly Makiha

Alexandra Bishop selected for New Zealand Blind Bowls World Championships

She will compete in the B2 classification at the World Championships, a category for athletes with partial sight. Video / NZ Herald