'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.

'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.

At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.

The council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.

'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.

Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'

The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.

He has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.

The last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.

Overnight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.

'They are just stealing from the students.'

The shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.

Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.

'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'

'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'

Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.

A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.

Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.

Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.

Jimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.

Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

He's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.

Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.

'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'