Parts of the North Island are at risk of severe thunderstorms after lunch.

Downpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.

The cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.

Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.

Initial indications suggested several people had been injured.

Sharks, like humans, want to spend their summer days relaxing in the sun.

Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.

One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.

Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'

Tauranga City Council has issued some advice.

'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'

'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'

Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.

Sailor most excited to 'see how I react when situations aren’t going that well'.

Riding in the US was reflected in Summercross performance.

On a day tipped to bring scorching temperatures, our seas are also running unusually warm.

'People can come any time if they’ve got no food.'

A smattering of new events, plus old favourites, on A&P Show programme.

Plenty to do at Summer in the Park.

A team of local organisations organise a yearly lunch for families in Katikati.

Roads along Katikati’s Park Rd have no road signage or markings.

Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.

Popular beach's index sign to be fixed after showing high reading.

Police say 'up to three' vehicles were involved.

Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.

Western Bay of Plenty ha a range of skate parks throughout its small towns.