Too many people have died on local roads, say police.

Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.

Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.

We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.

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

Police were alerted to the incident at 6.25am.

'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.

Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.

Toxic algal bloom warning issued for Ōkawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti.

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.

Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.

Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.

Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.

The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.

The holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'

A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.

"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."

Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.

Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.

The money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.

An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.

'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.

'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'