Te Puke Highway is partially blocked following a vehicle crash. There has been a two-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway near Manoeka Road, reported at 4:22pm,... Read More

Over a million trays of New Zealand kiwifruit that were onboard a ship with a mice problem will be destroyed. Mice were found on Zespri's first shipment... Read More

A Holstein Friesian that sired more than 17,000 daughters and 90,000 granddaughters has been inducted into a bull ‘Hall of Fame.' Animal genetics company... Read More

Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt' their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park. Disc golf, or frisbee golf, is played... Read More

Nutrition experts are urging Kiwis to kickstart their day with a piece of fresh fruit to help improve their health and wellbeing this autumn. The Ministry... Read More

The resale performance of residential real estate has deteriorated slightly through the first quarter of 2024, as stretched affordability and high mortgage... Read More

A man had been taken to hospital in a serious condition after he ran into Tauranga Harbour, allegedly in an attempt to evade police. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Update: 1.01pm, Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved, says a police spokesperson. "Cordons are being stood down and... Read More

Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads with bad weather after a crash on Cambridge Road in Tauriko. There has been a two vehicle crash at the... Read More

With the chill of winter starting to bite, health authorities are encouraging New Zealanders to prepare early for the colder months, so they stay healthy and... Read More

'Improving”, 'potential”, 'stagnant”, and 'beautiful” are how some describe Rotorua in one word. The city's tourism organisation calls... Read More

A poignant celebration of the Māori New Year will take place in Katikati. Katch Katikati event manager Kylie Watkins says the Matariki dawn service will... Read More