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

Three protected native geckos have been returned to the wild after years in illegal captivity. The release of the lizards in the Southern Alps came just... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day with a few showers, mainly in the afternoon. Southerlies will be fresh... Read More

It's the end of an era for Katikati's well-known patchwork store. 'Quilters are lovely giving people. It's been a great journey, that's for sure. But... Read More

Christmas has come early for Te Puke with a raft of festive events in the town - including the traditional and remarkable float parade next Saturday, December... Read More

Take a magical trip with three Christmas elves in Katikati via two short plays presented by Katikati Theatre at the Arts Junction. ‘The Sole of Christmas'... Read More

It was the most wonderful of times, but also the saddest of times. Because a young heart was broken. Tauranga Musical Theatre debut director Laura Boucher... Read More

National's foreign buyers tax will not go ahead, NZ First has secured a $1.2 billion regional infrastructure fund, and the new government will support a... Read More

A Ministry of Justice team managing a way-overdue, half-billion-dollar rebuild of the country's rundown courts has hired a private contractor at $2000 a... Read More

The sentencing of a recreational skipper earlier this week is a reminder to skippers of recreational boats - there are simple steps they must take to prevent... Read More

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash at Mount Maunganui. "[There are] reports of a two-vehicle crash on Hewletts Road near Aerodrome... Read More

Update, 5pm: State Highway 29 is reported to be blocked following a crash involving three vehicles. Police responded to reports of a crash between a vehicle... Read More