Two people are facing manslaughter charges following two 2023 fatal crashes in the Bay of Plenty. Over the last nine months, investigations into the two separate... Read More

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden says paid parental leave increase from July 1 will put more money in the pockets of Kiwi parents and... Read More

To cope with increased demand and pressure on the health system this winter, Hato Hone St John is implementing a plan to "effectively manage the seasonal surge". Dr... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers are worried about the affordability of rates rises over the next decade. But Mayor James Denyer says the council has done... Read More

Whakapapa is gearing up to welcome an influx of young snow-seekers and first-time skiers to its slopes, following the success of its season pass campaign aimed... Read More

Waipuna Hospice is often misconceived as a place for your final days, where in reality it is there to support terminally ill individuals and their families,... Read More

Seven people's lives have changed forever after winning $7.18 million with Powerball in Saturday's $50 million Must Be Won draw. Saturday night's draw was... Read More

A little bird that can do big things is the inspiration behind Ōmokoroa Point School's new school vision. The school has been rebranding this year to reflect... Read More

Kawerau District Council has been granted an extension to the directive to have fluoride added to its water supply. It is one of 14 councils that have been... Read More

WARNING: This story refers to child sexual abuse. For help and crisis information, see below. When she met Geoffrey Muir on Tinder, she never imagined that... Read More

For boaties, making the decision about whether to enter or exit the Whakatāne Harbour just got easier. Coastguard Whakatāne has installed two new live-feed... Read More

Multiple heavy rain watches are in place all across the country for the end of the week, with upgrades to warnings possible, MetService warns. The culprit... Read More