Up on the upper deck of a navy ship in the late 1950s, back to the blast, listening to the countdown to detonation. First was the flash, then a rolling thunderclap... Read More

Twelve of netball's most influential figures, including administrators, umpires and players, have been included in the first intake of inductees to the Netball... Read More

The coalition Government is restoring law and order by providing police new tools to crack down on criminal gangs, says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police... Read More

Since being awarded Dairy Manager of the Year for the Bay of Plenty at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in 2023, Chihiro Hanyuda has spent the last 12 months... Read More

New Zealand has some of the most spectacular land snails in the world, but they're sliding to extinction - and climate change is a major factor. The latest... Read More

It's one of the best days on the running calendar - the day when Auckland comes out to run together - and the experts are urging people to stay patient to enjoy... Read More

Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second attempt. Figures provided to RNZ by the Qualfications... Read More

Some family members of 23-year-old tour guide Tipene Maangi, who died in the Whakaari White Island eruption, broke down in tears as they gave their impact statements... Read More

The summit area of Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park is currently closed. In a post on Facebook, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council says... Read More

The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championships reached the halfway stage in the deep south at the weekend, Balclutha hosting round two of four. This... Read More

Move over Tauranga, after 27 years of holding the crown as the country's fastest growing city, there's a new top town - Hamilton. In a tale of two... Read More

The first of a series of overnight closures on the State Highway 29 Kaimai Range which started on Sunday night will continue to Thursday February 29. The highway... Read More