Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.

$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.

A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.

Find out who's in the running for an award.

The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.

The NZ Taxpayers Union breaks down the costs for the Tauranga destination playground.

It plans to build a marine research and education facility.

Emergency services were called about 4pm, police say.

The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.

'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.

'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.

Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.

Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.

Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.

Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.

There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'

A Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.

Mikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.

It provides affordable groceries for local families.

'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says

'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.

Sarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.

Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket provides affordable groceries for local families. Video / Tom Eley

With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.