Teams working to prevent the spread of myrtle rust detected on Mauao in Mount Maunganui are warning people to stay away from pōhutukawa trees on the mountain. This... Read More

A Bay of Plenty woman is 'ecstatic” after being reunited with her pet cat a year after he went missing. Franco the cat was returned to Lynda McCalman... Read More

Bay of Plenty is likely to be upgraded to a heavy rain warning tomorrow, MetService says. A heavy rain watch remains in place for the region, including Rotorua,... Read More

One-hour-free parking everywhere and a three-hour limit in the core CBD are among ideas on the table as Rotorua begins a parking overhaul. Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

The Tauranga Men's Water polo team have secured their fourth consecutive national league title, becoming the first club to achieve four back-to-back wins. For... Read More

Auckland University of Technology has launched a world-leading initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing neglect of medical research on female athletes. Through... Read More

Community and consistency - that's the recipe for becoming New Zealand's best bar. That's according to Aaron Hodson and Tim McLaren, co-founders of The... Read More

Tauranga locals aren't fussed Jaffas are gone — the iconic orange chocolate balls were mostly just for movie nights and rolling down Baldwin St in Dunedin. RJ's... Read More

A second public sculpture will be installed in Tauranga, created by an artist known for bold, abstract and colourful works. Font, Tauranga's public art... Read More

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, area commander Inspector Herby Ngawhika, Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson,... Read More

New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when... Read More

Volunteers who go above and beyond for their communities were celebrated at the Volunteer Star Awards by Volunteering Services. The event was held during... Read More