A decision to keep five community boards in the Western Bay of Plenty is 'phenomenal,” a board chairwoman says. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

Before you head out to celebrate Easter, Consumer NZ wants to make sure you aren't stung with Easter Sunday surcharges. Consumer NZ is sharing a timely refresher... Read More

Strong winds and heavy rain are lashing the North Island as a tropical cyclone moves close to New Zealand. Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to bring sustained... Read More

It has been a year since ACC launched the National Concussion Guidelines for community sport. Over this time, there has been an increase in sports-related... Read More

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Prominent alcohol retailers have voiced opposition to a proposed freeze on new off-licences opening in Rotorua. A medical officer of health has backed the... Read More

The world championship edition of an iconic Taupō event that has now been put on hold generated millions in visitor spending in December. Taupō District... Read More

Two young builders from Rotorua and Tauranga are heading to Hamilton for the national final after taking out their regional heats of the New Zealand... Read More

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the... Read More

Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices. Stats NZ said prices for the 12 months... Read More

In roughly 20 per cent of the country, it's cheaper to service a mortgage than it is to pay rent. Data from Corelogic shows how median weekly rent compares... Read More

Maddy Newcombe was just 3 when she was on a pink and white plastic tricycle hooning around her parents' deck, taking corners on two wheels. She'd do lap... Read More