Update 6pm - Civil Defence has determined a 7.6 magnitude earthquake which hit near Loyalty Islands will not affect New Zealand. The earthquake hit southeast... Read More

This month's TECT National Sevens will feature 16 provincial unions who qualified at the Northern, Central and Southern Regional Qualifiers held on Saturday. Sixteen... Read More

If you hear sirens ringing throughout Bayfair, Matua and the Lakes this evening, don't be alarmed - it's all for a good cause. Western Bay of Plenty Fire, Police... Read More

Tauranga organisations, Trustpower and Bay Venues have announced New Zealand energy and telecommunications company Trustpower will be the new naming sponsor of... Read More

Opposition leader Simon Bridges has been kicked out of the House after asking the prime minister if she was ducking for cover over the Karel Sroubek "fiasco". During... Read More

Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at an industrial site in Kawerau. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern communications shift manager Paul Radden says... Read More

New tax legislation has been introduced to Parliament to ensure greater fairness in the way the tax system shapes commerce, investment decisions and social policies. Revenue... Read More

Bay of Plenty lifeguards are some of many who have learnt the skills to help save lives in challenging rock rescues, helicopter call-outs and beach scenarios after... Read More

A 17-year-old has been remanded in custody following an assault on two firefighters at the scene of a crash in Waihi. The teenager was arrested following the... Read More

Local authorities have made the pledge to work together, to ensure a safe environment for Tauranga's residents and visitors this New Year's Eve. There will be... Read More

A section of State Highway 2, through the Karangahake Gorge, will remain under a 24/7 stop/go traffic management until mid-next week. Crews are working to stablise... Read More

Popular online game Fortnite is being used to teach Te Puke High School business students. The school is currently hosting an Esport tournament with $3000 worth... Read More