'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'

A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.

“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."

An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.

Information on small car with dark windows sought.

Police were called shortly before midday.

The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.

The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.

1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.

Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm.

"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”

Police responded to the incident in Tauranga at around 3pm.

Authorities are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some places.

The infectious airborne fungus has the potential to damage many significant tree species.

Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.

"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."

The vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.

Champion Waddell still learning in late-model-style super saloon.

Improvements to be made to reception, patient waiting areas and nursing treatment rooms.

The lack of satisfaction comes as buses expect to return to a full timetable.