From hockey turfs and swimming pools to open water training and bike paths, youth sport is helping young people across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Four people have been arrested after a daytime fight broke out in Whakatāne. Officers were called to the Kopeopeo shopping area about 12.30pm on Wednesday,... Read More

A person has reportedly been taken into police custody after an operation in Tauranga. One resident, who lives on Moffat Rd in Bethlehem, said police had... Read More

Bay of Plenty Lotto players are celebrating after sharing in a Second Division windfall in Wednesday night's live draw. Sixteen players nationwide each won... Read More

Another person has been charged over a fatal crash involving a car and a bus carrying students in Rotorua last year. The Te Ngae Rd crash on November... Read More

One person has died and two others are seriously injured after a crash that closed a Bay of Plenty highway last night. Police said they were called to... Read More

Kiwi mobile phone users are being warned to be vigilant when scanning QR codes as mobile devices rapidly emerge as a new entry point for scams. New data from... Read More

In 2022, Campbell Gray came close to losing his life after being hit by a hockey ball. ACC support helped him recover and in 2026 he became a Coast to Coast... Read More

Soaring petrol prices could be deepening the cost-of-living divide between urban and rural communities, with new data suggesting households in parts of rural... Read More

The Education Review Office [ERO] has released a new guide to help parents understand what makes a good school. The Guide to Schools provides practical advice... Read More

A young volunteer's transformation from a shy newcomer to a confident, proactive volunteer has earned the 21-year-old recognition as Volunteering Services' Volunteer... Read More

The fast-spreading influenza K strain is expected to be an 'important player” this flu season, with one expert urging Kiwis not to forget basic precautions... Read More