Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.

A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.

Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.

'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'

Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.

Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.

A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.

United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.

Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.

'There have been some dark days in the last 18 months but now we can see the light.'

'We also know that the Government does not have all of the solutions.'

Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.

OPINION: Our economy can work in harmony with the environment.

A roundup of the week's racing.

OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”

Plans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.

Gisborne letters on Grey St, rural roads, vape controls, trust benefits, coral bleaching

'We envision a meaningful partnership in planning and implementation.': council

'Committed to bringing the voices of the voiceless to the forefront.'

'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'

Opinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.

Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.

Dancing couples reveal more about themselves.

'Officials are working to ensure that impacts on lifelines services are minimised.'

OPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.

Police are searching for two people who got into trouble on the rocks at Cape Reinga.

Mother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.