After a busy 2025, Waikato Rural Support is kicking off the New Year at this month's NZ Dairy Expo. Two representatives will be on-site at Bedford Park for... Read More

For the first time in the history of Whakatāne's Mary Shapley Rest Home, two of its residents have met, mingled, fallen in love and are now married. For... Read More

The Department of Conservation is investigating allegations a Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle operator breached rules over the holiday weekend by transporting... Read More

Pilot Bay boat ramp remains closed to the public and the Mount Manganui Lifeguard Service building is still off limits after landslides on Mauao. Geotechnical... Read More

Roading crews are planning to show some love to State Highway 36 this Valentine's weekend. A 2km section of SH36, between the SH36/Kennedy Road roundabout... Read More

As the countdown begins for this year's Zespri Aims Games, figures are out confirming just how significant the tournament is for Tauranga Moana. Ahead of... Read More

At 18, Levi Stewart was in the prime of his junior surfing career, competing in a Surf New Zealand contest at Piha Beach on Auckland's West Coast. The Waihī-born... Read More

Tenants with pets could be hit with hefty repair bills even after paying a pet bond, renting advocates are warning. More than 1700 pet bonds have already... Read More

Warning: This story contains details of sexual offending against children and may be upsetting. 'Monstrous” and 'abhorrent” sexual offending... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. Slow-moving thunderstorms are expected about central parts of the North Island... Read More

All four homes red-stickered in Tauranga's Welcome Bay after a deadly landslide last month have had their safety restrictions eased. The large slip hit neighbouring... Read More

Whakatāne District Council is looking at using potential cost savings of $1.35 million to get the budget 'back in the black” rather than cutting the predicted... Read More