Fire has destroyed a Waihī dental practice. Waihi Family Dental Centre shared a message to their 'valued patients and local community” via social media... Read More

School leavers in some of New Zealand's poorest and smallest districts face a near-impossible battle to find work or training places, with unemployment among... Read More

A property occupied by the son of a former gang boss has been seized following a large police operation in Kawerau today. Police said it took possession of... Read More

Family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Kawerau Town Hall to celebrate the life of Eastern Bay of Plenty regional councillor Malcolm Campbell this week. Many... Read More

Twenty-one Lotto players across New Zealand have each won $15,409 in Wednesday night's Lotto Second Division draw, with wins in both Tauranga and Rotorua. A... Read More

The North Island Golden Gloves is set to have one of its busiest tournaments ever this weekend, as almost 300 competitors are ready to step into the ring. Boxers... Read More

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging households to take simple precautions as the colder months bring a seasonal spike in house fires. The agency said... Read More

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to take extra care as temperatures drop and black ice begins forming on roads across the country. In a... Read More

An anti-stalking advocate says the introduction of a new law criminalising stalking and harassment is positive, but its effectiveness will depend on how it's... Read More

The Toyota Corolla remains the go-to first car for New Zealanders, with new data confirming its long-standing dominance among budget buyers. Latest insights... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says in spite of a tight timeframe for getting a proposal together for amalgamating with other councils, he would still like... Read More

Tauranga City Council has debated building a $215,000 temporary bund to replace shipping containers used as a landslide barrier in Mount Maunganui. The council... Read More