Almost six years ago, a mother and son's holiday whitewater rafting trip near Rotorua ended in tragedy, with the death of Vivienne Pincott. After years... Read More

Skateboarding talent from across Aotearoa will descend on Mount Maunganui this month, as the 2026 Skateboard Nationals return to Tauranga for a second consecutive... Read More

Dame Lynley Dodd is a staple of Kiwi childhoods. The beloved children's author is best known for her Hairy Maclary series, the first of which was released... Read More

Woolworths customers have responded with remarkable generosity since the tragic loss of life in the Mauao and Welcome Bay landslides and other severe weather... Read More

Lucky Lotto tickets have been sold around the region, including a big win for one Rotorua punter. A winning Strike Four ticket sold at Paper Plus Rotorua... Read More

Runners and walkers will lace up for a cause later this month as the Flight of the Kōkako Trail Run returns to Te Ranga. The event, based at Te Ranga Hall... Read More

Drone footage captured off a Western Bay of Plenty beach has revealed what appears to be a large shark cruising close to shore. The video showed a 'big... Read More

High-profile philanthropist and early childhood education champion Wayne Wright snr (ONZM) has died. Wright and his late wife Chloe Wright in 1996 co-established... Read More

Contractors across the Bay of Plenty are racing to complete major maintenance and resurfacing work before winter brings wetter, colder conditions. 'Crews... Read More

Spectacular live performances at this year's Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will set Tauranga alight as the city celebrates 63 years of jazz from March... Read More

At 84, Pāpāmoa resident Bonnie Roger never imagined a quick supermarket visit would turn into such a frightening experience. It was a bright, sunny day,... Read More

A sense of community pride and inclusion filled Waihī Beach last Saturday as people gathered to celebrate the official opening of a new high-needs accessible... Read More