Night photographers and stargazers across Western Bay of Plenty are buzzing, following a display of the Aurora Australis on Monday night. Blissful Photographer... Read More

Skiers and snowboarders are being warned to adopt backcountry precautions when leaving a patrolled ski area. The advice follows at least three avalanches... Read More

Tokoroa East Primary School's old library has turned a page and been given a second life as the new Te Puna Community Centre. The building has been renovated... Read More

Fish & Game staff throughout the country are busy conducting spawning surveys for trout and salmon to ensure there are sustainable fisheries for the future and... Read More

The winds of change are blowing over the country this week — heralding in warmer temperatures and giving Kiwis a small taste of spring. MetService... Read More

Someone got an extended but embarrassing break when they became stuck in Whiritoa's restrooms early Monday morning. Whiritoa Volunteer Fire Brigade was... Read More

Boaties are being warned to stay at least two nautical miles away from Whakaari/White Island. The active volcano is experiencing a period of elevated unrest. The... Read More

Warning: This story contains content that may disturb some readers A teenage stepmother was allegedly at 'breaking point” before she snapped... Read More

A man was fully circumcised despite telling both a consultant urologist and operating theatre staff that he did not want to be. The Health and Disability... Read More

Around 100 New Zealand Army soldiers have joined 2500 of their Australian counterparts in a major Australian Army exercise in central Queensland this month. Exercise... Read More

Residential property values are slowly buckling under the strain of the ongoing economic downturn, with just three of New Zealand's main urban areas recording... Read More

The Bay of Plenty is gearing up to host the Climate Action Festival, from September 14-20, at various locations around Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty. This... Read More