The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust Fund is open for applications. Communities, iwi, hapū and marae in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Coast... Read More

Three people have been arrested following a disorder involving two groups of people outside the Whakatāne District Court. Two men - aged 18 and 26 - are... Read More

The city of Tauranga is facing a severe housing crisis due to its growing population and this has left many locals struggling to put a roof over their heads.... Read More

A person is recovering after suffering burns in a food trailer fire in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to a commercial property, near Aerodrome... Read More

It's a moment that has been on Gavin Rolton's mind for months. The tetraplegic is sitting alongside his best mates on centre court, listening to the national... Read More

The coalition will ban single-use vapes as part of a crackdown on youth vaping, aiming to have all the changes in place by the end of the year. Other measures... Read More

New data submission rules are being introduced to reduce the delays in the building consent system. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the... Read More

Boaties using the Whakatāne River entrance will be relieved that dredging has started on the narrows, where the shallow water has been causing concern. The... Read More

Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People has done an inadequate job in conveying changes to disabled people's funding, says Minister for Disability Issues... Read More

There is currently an oil leak on Marine Parade following an accident at 4:03pm. A police spokesperson says police are responding to reports of a two-vehicle... Read More

This weekend, the small town of Waikouaiti in Otago will be abuzz as it hosts the largest Inflatable Rescue Boat competition in the country. The bp Surf Rescue... Read More

We all enjoy the traditional offerings of the National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival, but the organising committee is always on a mission to add new, different... Read More