News

Covid: Tauranga mum allegedly bruised child's face

When a four-year-old girl started 'crying and screaming” over a Covid test, one of her mothers allegedly became 'enraged”. Now, that 34-year-old... Read More

'Infuriated' police issue drink-driving warning

Drinking and driving is dangerous and can have disastrous consequences, police say after an "infuriating" weekend in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement... Read More

Forest race ideal training for Kiwi internationals

It's two down and one to go for this season's Forestland Cross-country Series, with the third and final round set for Ohakuri this weekend. The twisting forestry... Read More

Shallow magma likely at Whakaari/White Island

An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions in combination with the minor volcanic eruptions observed over the weekend suggest there is magma in the shallow system... Read More

Awards highlight growing quality of NZ spirits

The spirits have been tasted, the judging is done and the medal winners for the sixth annual NZ Spirits Awards have been announced. If there is one story... Read More

Hawkes' Bay drivers: beware of severe weather

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising caution on the roads around parts of Hawke's Bay this evening, Monday, August 12, as a severe thunderstorm watch... Read More

Traffic delays while SH2 vandalism is repaired

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists that a shoulder closure and 30 km/h speed limit will be put in place between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday, August... Read More

The Wiggles headline new childrens' music festival

The Wiggles are coming to Tauranga - and they're headlining the Bay's newest music festival. Anthony, John, Tsehay and Dorothy the Dinosaur (aka DJ Dorothy)... Read More

Car fire blocking road on Kaimai Range

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle fire on the Kaimai Range. "Police were notified of a vehicle on fire on SH29 near Hanga Road, around 3.11pm,"... Read More

Lord locked in with Gallagher Chiefs

All Black lock Josh Lord has extended his contract with the Gallagher Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026. Standing at 2.03m, Lord is a dominant... Read More

Footage of Whakaari crater after minor eruption

An experienced storm chaser and adventure cameraman has captured drone footage of active volcano Whakaari/White Island's crater during a phase of minor eruptions... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch for Monday evening

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Hawkes' Bay, as well as parts of the lower North Island and South Island. A squall line with embedded... Read More