An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.

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

The competition will resume tomorrow.

Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.

There are also free one-hour fitness sessions on offer.

The disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the year.

"The growth rate in Pāpāmoa is huge so this will really help to serve the community."

Plan to push 20 per cent of car commuters on to public transport within 10 years.

An appeal has been filed despite the Crown earlier defending its position on the sentence.

Jordan Grant has been hooked on going sideways on gravel for years.

One patient said the difference it had made in his life had been like "chalk and cheese".

Squash players took home gold at national and offshore tournaments last month.

After a three-year gap the Congress returns but in a new location.

'The time to take action is now. We can't really afford to turn a blind eye any more.'

The "amazing" long weekend made locals feel like summer had arrived.

Jaguars of all sorts were proudly on display at Classic Flyers Museum this weekend.

One person has died after a fatal crash on SH26/Paeroa Kopu Rd, Hikutaia.

Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.

"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.

It is expected the water shutdown will be in place overnight as contractors fix problem.

It is blissfully quiet and has the feel of a remote getaway.

Retail NZ says store owners arming themselves with weapons is a 'bad idea'.