The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says news his family will receive about $250,000 in reparations is "bittersweet". Twenty-two... Read More

Tauranga residents and visitors are reminded that several closures are in place on Mauao this week while Tauranga City Council undertake important track renewal... Read More

From young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw forward, come along... Read More

WorkSafe is pulling out of funding safety programmes to the tune of up to $15 million a year, skittling a "really valuable" one in the high-risk forestry industry. ACC,... Read More

If they couldn't see him, they could hear him. Because Stu Willoughby would regularly pull his L.G.Lawrie's from the closet and belt out ‘Amazing Grace'... Read More

A small team is on site completing the finishing touches along Cameron Road. "Rain in the past week caused delays to some of our planned works, which we expect... Read More

Fire and Emergency is warning a rise in what people pay it through their insurance premiums will not be enough. The levy on vehicle, house and other property... Read More

There is little evidence that requiring schools to teach maths, reading and writing for an hour a day will improve children's achievement, a briefing paper... Read More

Whether you suffer hearing loss yourself, or have a family member, friend or colleague who does - you're welcome at two monthly support group coffee mornings,... Read More

A lucky Powerball player from Otago will be starting the month on a high after winning $12.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Renowned left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has become the second most successful first-class wicket-taker in the Central Stags' 74-year team history, as Central turns... Read More

MetService is forecasting an intense front sweeping northeast over the South Island and onto the lower North Island on Monday. At the same time a slow moving... Read More