Submissions to Whakatāne District Council's Long-term Plan have left councillors worried that people don't know where to go during a tsunami alert. The council's... Read More

Rotorua youth can enter a Slam Poetry competition as part of the Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama competition being held on 22-23 June. Since its inception... Read More

ANALYSIS: I run five surveys each month and recently all of have recorded firm declines in sentiment about the economy and intentions of doing things like hiring... Read More

In a gesture of outstanding arts philanthropy, $30,000 in awards, spanning three categories, will be granted to artists at this year's NZ Art Show, highlighting... Read More

Reports are coming in to SunLive of trees down, and damage to Kawerau properties following strong winds accompanied by rain that came through the town around... Read More

A teenager accused of stabbing another girl at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui has not denied a charge relating to the incident, which left the victim... Read More

Property owners providing short-term accommodation in Rotorua are contemplating selling their houses or converting them back to long-term rentals should a new... Read More

Mothers hitting midlife can find their daughters' pubescent changes ‘triggering' as they worry about their ability to role model body positivity at a time... Read More

Update, 11.15am: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Gisborne, following the Severe Thunderstorm Warning being lifted... Read More

A Mongrel Mob member nearly bled to death after rival gang associates attacked him in Rotorua, slicing his leg to the bone and ripping off his red shoes, court... Read More

Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, chilly temperatures and the chance of small tornadoes are possible today for parts of the country, forecasters warn. It's... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brand in its recall of Pam's Plant-based creamy pasta bake as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). All... Read More