Volunteers like Judith are the backbone of Ka Pai Kai. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taupō pianist Paris Takarangi, 17, plays a short piece of music.

Tracy Leeke and Shane O'Driscoll on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

Watch: Australian Police take down mafia, Comancheros in early morning raids and seize millions in cars, drugs and cash. Video / AFP

New Zealand Police say they have dealt a "huge blow" to organised crime after a major trans-national sting resulted in 35 arrests and $3.7 million in assets seized.

Te Arawa Covid Response Hub vaccinates bubbles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Breakers scout next Tom Abercrombie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Te Arawa Covid Response hub kaumatua Monty Morrison.

A day in the life of looking after New Zealand's most iconic bird. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bennet & Slater captured their adventure around lake Taupō riding the Great Lake Pathway and making their way to the Aratiatia Dam. Video / Supplied

These boys have started their own coffee business at Rotorua Boys High School.

House fire in Murupara.

A Te Teko woman captured footage of police officers entering her property with a warrant to search her home.

The "blood supermoon" is set to be the most spectacular in years. Video / NZ Herald

The Royal New Zealand Airforce performed a flyover at Rotorua's Lakefront

Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The crash was reported about 10am.