Since its inception, it's safe to say the Three Strikes law has faced its fair share of criticism. Academics have condemned it for promoting penal populism... Read More

Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community, the NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti... Read More

Eastern Bay of Plenty livestock farmers are benefitting from a government scheme that supports graduate vets. Opotiki veterinarian Kate Mackersey is one... Read More

A team of dedicated young surfers has been selected for the 2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. Apart from Spencer Rowson... Read More

A high-profile exhibition of Antony Warnes - a celebrated and wonderfully unique Bay of Plenty artist - will open at The Incubator Creative Hub in the Historic... Read More

Police cordons on Arawa St in Rotorua's CBD are now lifted after a police incident. A person in a Free Palestine T-shirt earlier spent hours on the roof of... Read More

Buyer confidence is returning to Western Bay of Plenty, with real estate sales spiking in the Waihi Beach and Waihi area. Real Estate agents has been busy... Read More

Rollerskating has seen a resurgence in recent years, from people teaching themselves to skate during lockdowns to superstars like Pink and Usher skating on stage... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is directing a recall of all raw fruit juice from Our Fruit Box or OFB and is advising people not to consume the product. 'This raw... Read More

What puts the ‘destination' in Tauranga's newest Destination Skatepark? Designed in collaboration with the local roller community, it will be the go-to... Read More

ACC is investing to help create safer workplaces in New Zealand and encouraging businesses to apply for the workplace injury prevention grants which close today.... Read More

New research has revealed New Zealanders have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than providing life safety alone. 'New Zealanders... Read More