“This was my first ever competition,” says speed climbing champion Julian David.

Police were called to a Tauranga address just before 11pm.

"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."

Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.

'It’s been a huge shock for all of us and we’ve shed many tears.'

Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.

“I think it is amazing. It is like the Olympics for them.”

Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.

Tauranga's Mae Cunningham, 16, and her family share her adoption story.

Senior doctors say the demands of their work have risen "exponentially".

The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".

The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.

“It was cool for them to meet a legend."

'I know this place very well and what many of our city needs are.'

“I feel good. I am very excited to do AIMS Games.”

As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.

The Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.

The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.

It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.

The crash happened around 12.30pm on Saturday.

"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."