The fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.

Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.

A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.

The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.

The former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.

A fourth failed to appear in court.

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.

The minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.

'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'

'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'

She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.

Emergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.

There were concerns over inexperienced staff in charge and an alleged serious assault.

A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.

'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.'

Mount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions

'It’s been a long road, but we’re finally here.'

Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.

'That feeling of life, it was just incredible.'

A kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.

At one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.

The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.

The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.

And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?

Tauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.

'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'

What's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?

The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.