'We need to be informed to be proactive rather than reactive.'

Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.

'It is quite important to act sooner rather than later.'

The Toi Ohomai Waipā closure will not affect students - courses continue 'as usual'.

Hundreds turned up to Rotorua's first Sikh Parade over the long weekend.

The former district councillor is being remembered as a 'great leader' for his community.

About 520 students from across the country took part in the youth competition.

'It’s about being calm and accepting them as they are'

Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.

The Waiariki Women’s Refuge is trying to raise $50,000 for its operations.

More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.

Concert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".

The event took place the day after the Lakeside 25 concert.

Police say there is no information that suggests any connection between the incidents.

'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'

A Bay charity has raised around $20,000 dollars for abandoned animals in Ukraine.

One woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.

It will be the first time the flag has been displayed in 76 years.

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.

Estimates show one secondary school will see an increase of 68 students.

'It means the day they start they have got everything,' says school principal.

"It’s our duty to provide equitable learning opportunities for these kids".

One paediatric dentist says the drop in numbers could be an 'access to care' issue.

About 10,000 Bay of Plenty students took part in NCEA exams last year.

Four Bay of Plenty beaches have been named finalists in the NZ Herald competition.

One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.

'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'

About 20 shopping bags filled with food items were donated.

CCTV shows five men breaking Mourea Mini Mart's roller door and glass doors to gain entry.

The watch will be in place until 7pm.

'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.

Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.

The investment will create six new jobs and enable a dive company to expand operations.

The region's population growth is driven by increases in the Western Bay and Tauranga.

Tiki Taane and comedian Chris Parker are some of the acts getting behind the cause.

Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.

One health teacher has described the ACC decision as 'disappointing and frustrating'.

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

Now the family is giving back to the services that helped as the toddler recovered.

The wait time for those in the Lakes on the routine list could be around one year.

Victims with 'increased anxiety' have been turning to a local service for support.

'A lot of people are putting up with unacceptable levels of pain.'

He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.

About ten staff at the school were off sick with Covid or other illnesses.

The town's mayor says there could have been real consequences if the gun was used.

Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.

Staff in their fifth week without pay are now facing legal threats.

One resident only lives two metres from where the geothermal pool has appeared.

Police were called around 4.30am after the offenders made the raid in a car and a truck.

Pride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.

But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.