A crowd of 300 onlookers made their way to Hopukiore to celebrate Waitangi Day, with proceedings beginning at 6.30am. A crowd gathers for the start of... Read More

First-home buyers had a record year last year, responsible for 26.1 per cent of all property purchases. But if you are in the market for your first home,... Read More

Thirty-four students from a Tauranga kura have travelled more than 365km to experience Waitangi first-hand this year. Te Kura o Maungatapu deputy principal... Read More

A Mongrel Mob rapper who shot a man in the face in a road rage incident after picking up his children from a Rotorua primary school has been jailed for more... Read More

Tauranga City Council is asking for community feedback on how the costs of alcohol licensing in our city should be covered. Currently, only about 40% of the... Read More

A man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in two years. Stu Edmondson appeared via... Read More

New World Gate Pa is giving back to customers while raising money for charity. On February 5, from 11.30am-3pm, the store will be holding a Waitangi Eve event... Read More

With pet ownership rising, more animals appear in public spaces, prompting calls for responsible 'petiquette” to ensure harmony between pet lovers and... Read More

A decision to forgo seizure medication and start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup per week, has cost a man almost... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is calling on hikers and trampers to prepare thoroughly to avoid being caught out by the weather as Waitangi Day approaches. With... Read More

A man says delays in diagnosing a lesion on his right finger as a type of skin cancer led to the removal of his finger, lymph nodes and radiation therapy. The... Read More

Following a successful term for last year's cohort, twelve young Rotorua locals have been selected as the 2025 Youth Councillors for Rotorua Lakes Council. Mayor... Read More