For World Meningitis, a 'chain of light” lights up today at landmarks across New Zealand. Gerard Rushton, chair of the Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa... Read More

One person died in a crash on White Pine Bush Road near Whakatāne last night. The police were notified of a two-car crash at 11.40pm yesterday. "One person... Read More

Thomas Magill has just beaten some of New Zealand's swimming records, which also happen to be his own from the previous year. At 15, Thomas is showing strong... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Showers are expected to develop late this morning,... Read More

Tauranga's Turban Day this weekend is an opportunity to try on a turban and meet members of the city's Sikh community. From 11am to 3pm on Saturday, October... Read More

Tauranga's mayor Mahé Drysdale had the second most expensive campaign of the July election and the two biggest donations - one from his mum and another... Read More

The 2024/25 summer maintenance programme is well underway with active worksites across the region. In the BOP, crews are aiming to complete 110 single-lane... Read More

With Port of Tauranga having to turn away shipping line offers of extra services for exporters and importers this year because of red tape, it's no surprise... Read More

Content note: This story contains discussion of medical procedures. Complications not misadventure caused death. ‘Dirty' drug protamine caused adverse... Read More

A family that owned a dangerous dog will have to say goodbye to 'Baby Girl” after they failed to fence their property and keep her from attacking... Read More

'I got to say to the crew ... 'you doing your job, to the best of your ability, has helped save my life,'” says a thankful Geoff. Geoff and his wife... Read More

It's the biggest event of its kind in the region; the Tauranga Society of Artists' Art Expo is underway and expected to attract hundreds of collectors and enthusiasts... Read More