A water pipe has burst in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Tauranga office, requiring the doors to be closed to the public for the next five days. "The... Read More

They came from all over the country to this little wharenui, Rakeiao, nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Politicians, dignitaries, and the Kiingitanga shuttled... Read More

Cost inflation in the rural sector hit boiling point over the past year, but is expected to reduce to a simmer, an agricultural economist says. Westpac senior... Read More

Travelling through Peru to explore archaeo-astronomy is the topic of a presentation at the Tauranga Astronomical Society's August meeting. Originally planned... Read More

Today, the Ministry of Health is reporting 3693 community cases and 402 current hospitalisations, 17 of which are in the Bay of Plenty. The seven-day rolling... Read More

The Labour Caucus has voted to expel Dr Gaurav Sharma from caucus, effectively immediately. The Caucus also voted to refer the matter to the New Zealand Council... Read More

Oranga Tamariki has admitted multiple failings at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The ministry says the state did not stop abuse and did... Read More

Whakatane's Maddie Ireton is relishing her chance to learn the craft of taking care of the weaponry of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. She has just graduated... Read More

Better walking and cycling connections, safety improvements at key intersections and growth of commercial/retail centres received a thumbs up during community... Read More

Key aspects of a District Plan change to enable greater housing choice and supply in Rotorua are now in effect with other proposed changes open for submissions. Housing... Read More

The government is launching a marketing campaign to lift the country's poor record of attendance at school. "Every school day is a big day" is the tagline... Read More

Juicy Fest - the event marketed as "freshly squeezed Hip Hop and RNB nostalgia" is going ahead, according to event promoter Glenn Meikle. The event is currently... Read More