01:32pm Wed 01 May, 2019
A drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 per cent shows the Government's approach to supporting employment is working. It fell from 4.3 per cent in the December... Read More
01:07pm Wed 01 May, 2019
The Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster, Peter Buell, has made his decision to prohibit vessels in a section of the Kaituna River named Pari Tūkino (commonly... Read More
11:45am Wed 01 May, 2019
Members of the public who are interested in archaeology are in for a treat in Tauranga this week. Several events are being held as part of the third annual NZ... Read More
11:22am Wed 01 May, 2019
One person has died in a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 2am on Mataatua Road, Ruatahuna. "One other... Read More
11:08am Wed 01 May, 2019
Staff in Fish & Game's Eastern Region say with the countdown starting to the new game bird season, hunters are urged to make sure they're familiar with changes... Read More
11:00am Wed 01 May, 2019
Thousands of junior doctors are currently on their third day of their five day strike. Members of the junior doctors' union, the Resident Doctors' Association... Read More
10:22am Wed 01 May, 2019
Labour inspectors will be visiting Bay of Plenty orchards this week to make sure they are meeting employment standards. MBIE Labour Inspectorate Regional Manager... Read More
10:04am Wed 01 May, 2019
Jenny Rodgers is being remembered for her bright smile, loud laugh and passion for life would fill the room wherever she was. The general manager, lower North... Read More
09:37am Wed 01 May, 2019
It was a cold reality check for the Mount Maunganui premier women's team in the latest round of the Baywide women's rugby which was played on Sunday. It... Read More
09:20am Wed 01 May, 2019
Many parts of New Zealand will experience colder nights this week but the flip side is a warm afternoon thanks to high pressure and plenty of sun, according to... Read More
08:33am Wed 01 May, 2019
Value growth continues to slow nationally, despite some of New Zealand's more affordable regions continuing to see strong growth. New Zealand's annual rate of... Read More
06:56am Wed 01 May, 2019
One person is unaccounted for following a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Firefighters were called to the blaze, which completely razed the house, at 2am in... Read More