A large police presence has been reported in the Kaimai Ranges this afternoon.

Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

Police failed to send an officer out until morning.

The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.

Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.

'It’s well accepted that good quality early childhood education has a big impact.'

A woman says she and her partner had nothing to do with a meth lab.

The athlete had a day to remember in the women’s race in Cairns.

The crash was reported around 8.15am.

A judge said it was 'almost unbelievable' to see Matua Parkinson's fall from grace.

Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.

He provided false and misleading information on three separate jobs.

The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.

'There were so many times I just wanted to give up - and I didn’t because of my kids.'

Police allege the cans link the defendant to a clan lab in the lower Kaimai Ranges.

Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.

'Help is needed more than ever.'

SH2 median barrier protest and response from mayor, transport minister and NZTA.

An opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.

The man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.

'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'

The 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.

The 'terraced' lab was covered in camouflage netting and dug into the side of steep bush.

The overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.

Devoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.

Once they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.