Kiwis are rolling out the red carpet, or at least the chew toys, as pet birthdays become the hottest celebration in town. From pup-friendly cakes to full-blown... Read More

For Rotorua's Nicky Harris, Coastguard's The Big Swim challenge isn't just about covering the distance - it's a way for her, her family and friends to give... Read More

Ratepayers are urging Tauranga City Council to 'rein in spending” and focus on the basics to curb a 'wicked” 12 per cent rates rise. The council... Read More

Next week's Budget will allocate $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools. In a pre-Budget... Read More

Health New Zealand plans to cut its elective surgery waitlist by outsourcing thousands of simple cases to private hospitals, while asking public hospital... Read More

Warning: Contains images and descriptions some may find distressing Suz Guet looks down at her scarred arms and legs - a daily visible reminder of the... Read More

Rotorua has planned a week of Matariki celebrations dubbed Matawiki, as it aims to become the place to be for the Māori New Year. The city has a jam-packed... Read More

Lower home values and easing interest rates are creating a rare opportunity for first-home buyers to enter the New Zealand housing market, reports property valuation... Read More

Aged care facility residents in Pāpāmoa are trialling reusable incontinence underwear in an effort to curb waste. The Pacific Coast Village project has... Read More

After three years battling terminal cancer, Keryn Rennie decided to stop fighting and focus on the quality of her remaining life, rather than quantity. The... Read More

Tauranga City Council's Free Tree Day is back, giving residents the chance to receive one free tree per household to plant on their property. The aim of Free... Read More

Eight keen young game bird hunters from around the country will enjoy two days hunting in outstanding wetlands, as winners of a competition run by Fish & Game... Read More