State Highway 35 between Opotiki and Te Araroa has reopened on Saturday morning following a crash overnight. Police responded to a one vehicle crash on SH35,... Read More

Today, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is a chance for everyone to think about the older people in their lives and the way they are treated, Seniors Minister... Read More

MetService has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rain expected for parts of the eastern North Island and the upper South Island today. A front preceded... Read More

A man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today, Saturday June 15 on a charge of murder. Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley says Police arrested... Read More

Due to a crash, State Highway 26 is closed between SH25A and SH2 at Paeroa. Emergency services responded to the scene of the crash at around 3am, Saturday... Read More

Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway around midday on Friday. A car was travelling north when it is believed... Read More

Update 9am: State Highway 2 near Pikowai has reopened on Saturday morning. It was closed by a large slip at Pikowai on Friday night that came down in heavy... Read More

It's possibly the world's most desirable role, yet it's proving tough to fill. Oropi Playgroup needs a new facilitator whose job would involve organising fun,... Read More

A Matariki sculpture trail in the city - an Aotearoa exhibition first using augmented reality technology to breathe life into digital artworks by renowned Kiwi... Read More

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is announcing a comprehensive programme to reform New Zealand's outdated and complicated firearms laws. 'The... Read More

Food prices in New Zealand increased 0.2 per cent in the 12 months to May 2024, the smallest increase since September 2018, according to figures released by... Read More

Tauranga mother Celia Farnworth believes she has been given a 'second chance” after surviving ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy left her unable to eat and... Read More