Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has been appointed the independent chair of the Tauranga City Council's audit and risk committee for the next... Read More

The former judge who headed a major Mt Erebus crash inquiry has been appointed to lead Tauranga City Council's review into the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. Six... Read More

When people think about volunteering, they often picture hands-on roles. But serving on a board can be one of the most powerful ways to contribute to the community,... Read More

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