Libby Kirkby-McLeod

An Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch will touch down in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon and will then fly five times a week.

More possible job losses in the district will be gutting for the families involved, says a local leader.

His mum says her son, who can't always regulate his emotions, relies on school for interaction with other children.

Up to 119 jobs could go at Carter Holt Harvey's Tokoroa factory, with locals calling the move devastating for the town. Audio

Tom Phillips and his three children went missing in December 2021, and eluded police for nearly four years. Here's how it went down.

The restaurant was awarded two hats, which is given to dining establishments that prove consistently outstanding.

A geothermal plant outside of Taupō will soon power up its fifth electricity generator. Audio

One regional council is promising to identify and recover costs from responsible parties, as the number of derelict vessels continues to rise.

Over 14,000 young people are expected to take part in this year's games.

Despite several request the Auditor-General's office will not look into spending by Tauranga City Council between 2021 and 2024.

Some Waikato residents are barking mad at the way the local council has promoted a "discount" on dog registration fees.

Members of the NZ rowing programme make up most of the Waipa Workforce staff.

A man who died on Trigg Ave in Rotorua is being remembered by friends, family, and fellow kapa haka performers.

Rotorua Lakes Council Mayor called it "disappointing click bait".

Government legislation and abuse of councillors are among factors making people reluctant to stand, one councillor says.

Edward Duffy was struck by a speeding motorcyclist who had never held a licence.

The missing Marokopa man disappeared in December 2021 with his three children.

A cousin of the woman killed in the Bay of Plenty on Thursday says she was a loving mother, daughter, niece, cousin, aunty and friend.

The public are advised not to collect or consume shellfish on the east coast from Whakatane to Mount Maunganui.

Around half of all impounded dogs in most parts of the region are euthanised. Audio

Both the Tauranga mayor and local electorate MP live outside the area, and this will not change under the new electoral boundaries.

Philanthropic investment in biodiversity has halved to only two percent over the last few years. Audio

Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.

One of three planned sites for the community to access non-fluoridated water has opened, even though anti-fluoride campaigners said it was a waste of time.

The councils disagree over whether a hole in the channel's wall is a breach of consent, and who's to blame.