The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.

OPINION: We must allow space and time for processing the events of the past few days.

The teenagers will receive $10,000 yearly for the duration of their degree.

People want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.

A man has died at the beach after he was discovered face down in the surf.

Medical assistance was provided, but the driver was unable to be revived.

The biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.

Around 650 competitors aged between 11 and 70 plus took part in the event.

Tauranga Aero Club have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.

'Gabrielle is one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history.'

Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.

Police were alerted about 10.55am. One person has died

Champ makes running repairs, stays calm to win title.

'If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'

OPINION: Writing itself is a technology that can be used to further inequality.

Graffiti clean up costs revealed.

A maintenance contractor is responding, the council says.

Rain enforced delay leads to stronger field for North Island title

The aero club will fly donations into Hawke's Bay as the region recovers from the cyclone.

People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.

China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.

Police were called around 7.40am.

Excited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.