"I want her to see me as her grandfather... not some angry fella."

"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."

The voyage has not been without its challenges.

Get your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.

Neville Thomson died on August 4 last year after he was attacked by six dogs at his home.

The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi

The 18 emergency medicine specialists received a brief response to their letter.

Everyone can play a part in preventing or stopping elder abuse, the trust says.

A list of events and places that will keep everyone entertained.

'It is very much a place for the living.'

The Olympics where the last athlete across the line gets the biggest cheer.

The change is something many coastal communities have been waiting for, councillors say.

" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."

It's yet unclear which payments will be cut and where.

Petrol has become 10, 15 cents a litre cheaper, says AA, thanks to a new competitor.

The Bald Angels is helping more than 1000 kids experience Christmas this year.

Mr T has been gifted a brand new mobility scooter after an alleged hit-and-run crash.

Residents of Kapiro Rd in Kerikeri are thrilled with the speed-limit reduction.

The rescue currently has 60 kittens in their care but can take up to 90.

New Zealand's Christmas tree is blooming red and yellow this year.

It was the first time the island had been for sale in 30 years.

Excuses, excuses, but a new police campaign is no laughing matter.

With surf breaks aplenty and relatively uncrowded expanses of sand, there's a wide choice.

Plus two recipes to brighten up your festive fare this holiday season.

The event attracted a great crowd of all ages.

Wonky Box has expanded its produce distribution operation and now delivers locally.

Several cases of fall armyworm have been confirmed on Northland farms lately.