Warning: This story includes details of rape and sexual assault and may be distressing. A 17-year-old, sent from Australia to live with her aunt and... Read More

More extreme weather events and chronic neglect are literally sinking ships in Tauranga Harbour, and deputy harbourmaster Daniel Rapson says the problem seems... Read More

A man accused of drugged driving causing a 2-year-old girl's death near Mamaku in May has retained name suppression for now. The man appeared in the Rotorua... Read More

The Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season,... Read More

People travelling along State Highway 2 on Sunday are being warned to expect delays. NZTA is planning to do tree felling works will take place on September... Read More

An Ōpōtiki man who spent three years in prison for beating his elderly neighbour to death has now had his manslaughter conviction quashed in a so-called... Read More

Team Rugby aren't wasting any time adding star names to their roster for the 2026 T20 Black Clash. After a five-run defeat to Team Cricket earlier this... Read More

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council are starting work on Wednesday September 10 to fix a slip that's undercutting a road safety barrier on Reid Rd in Welcome... Read More

Police have charged four more people in relation to the alleged murder of a Rotorua man. Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died in Rotorua Hospital of critical injuries... Read More

Can you add fresh New Zealand grown spring vegetables to your day? That's the call going out to all New Zealanders, who can win boxes of spring vegetables to... Read More

Two Kinleith men have had their cars impounded and are facing criminal charges after two recent incidents involving sustained loss of traction. The first... Read More