The coalition Government has on Thursday introduced legislation to slash the tangle of red and green tape throttling some of New Zealand's key sectors, including... Read More

Kawerau school principal Ripeka Lessels says the town is suffering the highest levels of poverty she has seen in her lifetime. Ripeka, who is founding principal... Read More

With Tauranga City Council set to begin construction for a brand-new fit-for-purpose community centre in Merivale in September, the community is buzzing. The... Read More

During a home game the Tauranga Whai, show resilience against the Canterbury Rams despite fourth quarter struggles. Last night, Whai faced off against the... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 3, Ōhaupō in South Waikato Police say SH3 is closed between Airport Road and Kapiaki... Read More

Police have dealt a blow to Gisborne gangs after charging three senior patched members of the Mongrel Mob and one of the Mangu Kaha gang, says detective sergeant... Read More

Whakatāne needs to prepare for a megathrust earthquake and resulting tsunami similar in size and strength to the 2011 Japan event, says local GNS researcher... Read More

On July 20, Tauranga voters will take part in their first city council election since 2019. The last council was sacked by the Local Government Minister... Read More

A resident of the streets around Hilldale Reserve in Kawerau says a cheaper and quicker solution is needed to its flooding problem. The council has yet to... Read More

A minor eruption has occurred at Whakaari/White Island. GNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am today. The volcanic alert level has been increased... Read More

  The King and Queen of the point returns to Manu Bay this weekend, rounding out a stacked domestic New Zealand Surf Series for 2024. The three-day King... Read More

Farmers and politicians are no strangers to a stoush over rules and regulations, but they'll be going head-to-head in a different way this weekend. ... Read More