Latest from Mt Maunganui

Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask

And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero

Former world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga rider Ben Townley leading SX1 title race

But he only races for fun these days.

Sam Bradley - mum first, coach second, an athlete just for fun

But on a starting line, the elite athlete inside her returns.

Punches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addicts

Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.

Refereeing - a role of making decisions in front of everybody

Rugby referee Ryan Waite talks about the often unenviable task of officiating the game

'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'

There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.

Streetlight stand-off: Posh streets of Pāpāmoa vs Council rates savings

Energy-saving and cheaper to run. So what’s the problem? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Missing Auckland woman and child found safe

An Auckland woman and child have been found safe and well.

Police concerned for second missing woman and daughter

It's the second report of a woman and young girl missing in two days.

Volcanix progressing as season approaches

Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.

Broken wing contributed to Tauranga paraglider's death

Coroner rules on cause of death of paraglider who died after falling mid-flight.

Teens arrested after superette robbery

Wheel-brace wielding group threatened shopkeeper and took cash, police say.

Measles alert for attendees of Basketball under-15 nationals

Those exposed will notice signs from today until August 3.

More than 200 Mongrel Mob members in Rotorua for tangi

He died last Wednesday surrounded by whānau.

Man threw dog against wall because it 'prevented him from relaxing'

He was supposed to be taking care of Rafa. Instead he abused him, causing him to go blind.