Tauranga father Aaron de Ridder had 'nowhere to call home” after being released from prison. His mother, who he planned to stay with, had died and... Read More

Sneakers securely fastened. Hair tied back. Stretches completed. Let's go. Hundreds of excited competitors were raring to go on Tuesday morning as the inaugural... Read More

Hundreds of Woolworths staff in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty walked off the job at midday on Tuesday demanding better pay and conditions. The nationwide... Read More

A 51-year-old man was killed during an attack that allegedly started when five carloads of Mongrel Mob members and associates descended on a Tauranga... Read More

There has been a two-vehicle crash on SH29A reported to Police around 9.20am. "No injuries have been reported," said the police spokesperson. "The road... Read More

Twenty-seven rural students awarded scholarships between $2500 and $5000 to support their healthcare studies, addressing New Zealand's rural health workforce... Read More

When spring has sprung and the grass has riz, a lot of us will notice the pooches and kitties have got the sniz. While the rhyme might be cute, pet allergies... Read More

Students competing at this week's Zespri Aims Games are being encouraged to 'give back”' to their host city by participating in environmental actions and... Read More

The North Island's east coast has been hit by 'moderate” shaking after an earthquake on Tuesday afternoon. GeoNet recorded the quake at 4.18pm,... Read More

On a hilly property in Lower Kaimai, where deer watch as you drive in, one savvy entrepreneur has turned a passion project into valuable extra income. Sara... Read More

Fourteen New Zealand Defence Force personnel have joined a multinational contingent in Solomon Islands to dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under... Read More

While most are still lying in bed on a Friday morning wishing it was the weekend already, the 445 Run Club are already up and have started their day. 445... Read More