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

Tauranga City Council has confirmed the seat will stay.

The outpouring of support has blown the family away.

A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.

Funding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.

Jodi now targeting an even better time for the gruelling challenge

National has accused the Government of 'wasteful spending'.

Kids (and their parents) are the big winners with childcare subsidy, public transport.

Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.

It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.

Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.

Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.

A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.

Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.

Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.

Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.

Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.

The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.

The man was found in the early hours of this morning.

Bee-friendly plants and protecting pollinators is the focus of this year’s World Bee Day

The Lessings worked with builders and tradies via sign language to create their new home.

Principal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.

Table tennis runs in the family for high school teacher

'It’s done Paeroa proud over the years.'

70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported

Stacey Roche has taken on her biggest challenge, walking unaided.

The Lighthouse is Christopher Parker's self-published debut novel.