Bay of Plenty turtle owners are now required to securely house their pets as the regional council changes its pest plan to prevent escapees. While unlikely... Read More

Harko Brown, a traditional Māori kite maker, wants to see more kites in the air for Matariki. The lack of kites in the air over Matariki is a big problem... Read More

After more than two decades leading youth development initiatives across the Western Bay of Plenty, Dan Allen-Gordon, KSO, is stepping back from his role as... Read More

More than 400 people gathered on the summit of Mauao in the early hours of this morning to celebrate Matariki and remember those who have passed. Te Puna... Read More

Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki holiday weekend. 'There was an unacceptable number of road... Read More

The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua has released the most popular Māori baby names for 2024/2025. For the third consecutive year, Aroha/Te... Read More

As the Super Rugby Pacific season wraps up - with the Chiefs taking on the Crusaders in this weekend's final - conversations are heating up about how to... Read More

Kawerau district was ranked the second highest in New Zealand for per capita spending on gambling machines in the first quarter of this year. Te Whatu Ora... Read More

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 'urban connector” sections of state highway. The... Read More

Waikato Police uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and a homemade Taser during search warrants in Waihī yesterday. Police, including... Read More

As journalists, we're trained to observe, not participate. We ask questions, record details, and do our best to stay out of the frame. The story isn't... Read More

Matariki and new beginnings were celebrated by tamariki (children) attending BestStart centres in the Bay of Plenty and Te Awamutu. Area manager Nicola Ellery... Read More