When I told friends I was taking a winter break from New Zealand to Uzbekistan, there was some scratching of heads, writes Coast & Country News journalist Steve... Read More

Māori and political leaders have acknowledged Kīngi Tūheitia's successor - his daughter Nga Wai hono i to pō. Just hours before her father Kīngi Tūheitia... Read More

Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association representatives said life pass holders are 'miffed” and turning away from the slopes this season. In addition,... Read More

A $1.9 billion government investment in 'vital” Bay of Plenty roads is great news for the region, say Western Bay mayors. The Government will progress... Read More

Golf New Zealand hopes the momentum generated by Lydia Ko's Paris Olympics and AIG Women's Open tournament wins will help double the number of women and girls... Read More

The countdown is on with just 100 days to go until the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon descends on Taupō from December 14-15. More... Read More

Scion scientists have identified a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen, a significant step forward in forest research. Led by microbiome scientist... Read More

Dame Lisa Carrington has provided an insight into what made her the most dominant Olympian in New Zealand history. Speaking on Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking... Read More

Police were notified of a two-vehicle crash on SH2 near the Sandhurst Drive off-ramp at around 12pm. "One person is believed to have minor injuries," said... Read More

When Tauranga Special School principal Barrie Wickens was asked if his school could help design the new waterfront playground, he and his team welcomed the opportunity... Read More

For the first time in 100 years, a new waka was launched on the Kaituna River on Friday. The waka Te Tauihu o te rangi was built at Makahae Marae over... Read More

A community-led week of free events is coming to Tauranga Moana, in celebration of International Day of Older Persons. The Young at Heart Festival from... Read More