WARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing for some readers. A man who continues to claim sexsomnia made him rape a woman who was passed... Read More

A bill that has passed its first reading will improve parental leave settings and give non-biological parents more flexibility as primary carer for their child,... Read More

A renewed nationwide push is underway to get at-risk people tested for hepatitis C, because it has never been easier to be tested, treated and cured. More... Read More

A new, world-first study has used imaging technology to reveal the largest differences yet discovered in the structures of male and female brains. Richard... Read More

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, near Rotorua. Police were advised of the crash on SH 5, near the... Read More

Whakatāne District Council will meet on Thursday to discuss purchase of land for the Matatā wastewater project. The public excluded meeting will take place... Read More

One of Aotearoa's most accomplished musicians hopes to recruit 10,000 people to reclaim the haka world record. France holds the current Guiness World... Read More

New research has revealed an unlikely source for the unique volcanic activity in the Taupō region, one of the most volatile volcanic fields on the planet. The... Read More

A smash and grab from a Tauranga store is being used a reminder to urge people to report any suspicious activity to police. At about 1.20am, police were informed... Read More

UPDATE: Four people have been injured - two seriously - in a crash blocking a highway south of Whakatāne in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services are... Read More

A mix of new and regular events are receiving funding from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund's second funding round for 2024/2025. The 23 funded... Read More

ACC is a finalist in Te Hāpai Hapori, the Spirit of Service Awards, for their work with the Rongoā Māori Service. Run by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service... Read More