His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.

Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.

'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.

Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.

A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.

'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.

'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.

At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.

She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.

Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'

The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.

Overnight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.

'They are just stealing from the students.'

The shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.

Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.

'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'

Ian Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.

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

'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'

Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.

A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.

Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.

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