Each spring, the Ōmokoroa community gathers to celebrate the remarkable return of thousands of bar-tailed godwits to their summer home on the Tinopai sandbar. Flying... Read More

The SPCA is urging dog owners to never leave pets unattended in vehicles as New Zealand braces for what forecasters say could be one of the hottest summers... Read More

The rhythms, flavours and traditions of Brazil will come alive in Mount Maunganui this Sunday when Saravá Fest returns for its second year. The free... Read More

Scott Simpson has been re-elected as Coromandel MP for the sixth time in a row. The Electoral Commission has released preliminary results for the 2026 general... Read More

A 'wild week of weather” is giving way to a mostly dry and settled weekend for most, with temperatures nudging 30C in some spots, MetService meteorologist... Read More

Walking 60km in a month for men's mental health wasn't enough for one Te Puke man - he added another zero. Johan Degel is walking 600km for Movember, taking... Read More

Microsoft is 'aggressively” working on fixing an issue that has taken much of its software down worldwide. The outage is affecting Microsoft 365,... Read More

More than 20 cultures will come together at this year's Pōwhiri for Migrants in Tauranga. Held at Te Whetu O Te Rangi Marae tomorrow, the event offers newcomers,... Read More

She was all excited, prancing among the trolleys of potatoes, baked beans and toilet rolls in the supermarket self-checkout. 'Guess what?” she asked.... Read More

People are urged to stop washing raw chicken, with food safety experts warning the common kitchen habit can increase the risk of serious foodborne illness. New... Read More

Anglers can land a great catch and some impressive prizes while supporting a community service when the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Fishing Competition returns... Read More

A man has been charged following the alleged theft of a delivery truck in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called about 12.50pm on Wednesday by a man reporting... Read More