Oceanic and coastal water temperatures are the highest since records began more than 40 years ago. According to new data from Stats NZ, the waters around... Read More

Warning: This story contains evidence of a sexual nature which some readers may find upsetting. A young woman who was twice raped by the same man... Read More

The transport minister is defending the government's plans to reverse blanket speed reductions, saying the government is taking a "balanced approach". The... Read More

Assaults in Woolworths stores are up significantly on the previous year with team members being threatened and abused in broad daylight, particularly by repeat... Read More

If you're planning to hit the slopes this year you might want to follow a few simple tips provided by two of New Zealand's top snow athletes. Backed by ACC... Read More

Police are warning motorists to be aware of black ice after multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty. Three people were injured, two seriously, after two... Read More

Siouxsie Wiles says the abuse and harassment she gets from the public has not stopped, despite the Covid-19 response being largely consigned to history. And... Read More

You only get 15 minutes at the GP, so how do you make the most of it? Write a list, save up your ailments, do a quick Google beforehand? Sunday Morning spoke... Read More

In five days, Bay of Plenty mother Pam Coburn will travel to Germany to get surgery she is in 'desperate” need of. Unable to eat or drink, the 40-year-old's... Read More

Warning: This story discusses drug abuse, sexual assault, and violence. Aggravated robbery. Grievous bodily harm. Kidnapping of an adult They're... Read More

Update, 5.08pm "An earlier crash has been cleared from SH2 Wairoa Bridge," says NZTA. "Allow extra time as long delays in the area ease." Google Maps... Read More

Aspiring artists and musicians in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty have an exciting opportunity to further their creative careers. Applications are... Read More