Ōmanawa woman Karen Humphreys admits having to a lot of nerves as she prepares to defend her world powerlifting title in October. The 61-year-old will represent... Read More

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle crash on Takitimu Drive on August 7. She was 51-year-old Joanna Teresa McMillan,... Read More

Temporary speed limits on State Highway 25 around the Coromandel Peninsula will be returning to their former level soon. Following storm events early last... Read More

The Government's changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will go a long way to supporting the horticulture industry to achieve its goal of doubling... Read More

Home loan borrowers can expect rates to fall throughout the rest of this year and next, commentators say. The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 25bps... Read More

NZ Police are aware of a scam where members of the public are receiving calls from what appear to be Police Station numbers, says a police spokesperson. "These... Read More

Police have now recovered 31 blocks of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies. Additionally, Police are in the process of recovering a further meth... Read More

Armed police have been seen in Matua, Tauranga. An NZME reporter says police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm. There was... Read More

Rotorua's council is looking to improve its pensioner housing services - by removing itself as landlord. There is a waitlist for the council's 152 subsidised... Read More

Matahui Distillery is raising a glass to celebrate a remarkable achievement at the New Zealand Spirits Awards. The distillery, which has quickly made a name... Read More

Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor has been granted a leave absence until next year due to illness. Mikaere Sydney (Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Ranginui)... Read More

Bay of Plenty coasted to a 44-31 win over Counties Manukau at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua in round two of the NPC. ... Read More