While it wasn't love at first sight, Ted and Rona Thurgood must've done something right - because they're celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary. It was... Read More

Pet-lovers put a lot of thought into choosing the perfect name for their furry friend - but only one name can come out crowned the top dog. For the fifth... Read More

The progress of major housing developments in Western Bay of Plenty is being acknowledged, five years after Council committed to a vision to see all residents... Read More

A low pressure system northeast of East Cape is bringing a strong and humid south to southeast flow to Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti/Gisborne. Heavy Rain... Read More

Farmers are being reminded to take care when hay bailing this season to avoid fires. Fire and Emergency's national wildfire manager Tim Mitchell says... Read More

There were hugs and tears of joy in the Kawerau District Council chamber as Māori ward advocates were told 'yes” after two years of asking. At an extraordinary... Read More

Tauranga's cruise ship industry missed a much anticipated economic opportunity today due to an Australian cruise ship failing to meet NZ's strict biosecurity... Read More

Egg producers are hopeful prices have peaked and the egg shortage of early-2023 will soon be a distant memory. The country's layer hen population is continuing... Read More

More than 800 students from 28 local schools will march and chant through downtown Mount Maunganui in the name of road safety next Thursday, November 30. The... Read More

Update, 1pm: Police are continuing to monitor the movements of gang members travelling south towards Foxton ahead of funeral proceedings for William Hines. This... Read More

The discovery of 81 Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) on the sea floor in Pilot Bay is not the early Christmas present that the Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 near the Tauriko roundabout. "Police were advised of a crash at... Read More