Some had spent thousands of dollars travelling to Tauranga for the star-studded event.

A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.

OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.

Mount Maunganui Lotto player strikes it lucky.

'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'

'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.

The parents named their daughter Amaanat which means God’s treasure.

"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."

It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.

A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.

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

'We’ve got the biggest lineup of the summer festivals for sure,' event manager says.

Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.

Famous Last Words and L.A.B. played in front of sold-out crowds.

But there's still plenty of accommodation in Tauranga after January 4.

“Look after your friends and stick together."

She was“surprised” and “very humbled” by the honour.

Penelope Jackson says she is ‘amazed and humbled’ at appointment.

The honourees have been acknowledged for their services to a range of causes.

What kind of summer can we expect?

Bay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.