'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''

The drone had not interrupted flights

Rotorua had its first "convincing" frost of the year this morning. Will the cold continue?

More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.

A tsunami hikoi will be planned within the next two to three months.

The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.

'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'

Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.

A down pouring of rain caused issues in some parts of the region.

'Kris is the type of person who usually runs towards danger and helps people.'

The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.

It is not clear how long the car had been there.

A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.

The purpose is to return the body to the earth for the benefit of the environment.

The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.

One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple calls about the blaze.

A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.

The box was donated after the fire left only a few learning resources for students.

An Easter Jumping Festival will be at the National Equestrian Centre on April 3 and 4.

Pouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.

According to maps only about a third of the town was in potential danger.

After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.

Diversions are in place at Rewatu Road/SH2 and Tāneatua Road/SH2.

Counteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.