While crashes on our roads continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022. "Despite... Read More

The midnight fireworks on New Year's Eve in Tauranga were a spectacular sight despite the terrible weather. Tauranga watched in excitement as they welcomed... Read More

If your New Year's resolutions don't include making the most of happenings up and down the motu, add it to your list. A Celtic-style fair, two-day gin fest,... Read More

Tairawhiti Police are praising crowds after the three-day Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne but are frustrated at the number of people drink-driving. There... Read More

10am update: The Thames Coast Road has now reopened following a crash earlier this morning. NZTA Waka Kotahi have confirmed that State Highway 25 between... Read More

Police are praising preparation and teamwork in the successful rescue of a teenager on Friday. The teenager was wearing a lifejacket and carrying a Personal... Read More

Researchers have discovered seaweed could play a crucial role in enhancing global food security after global catastrophe such as nuclear war. The team, including... Read More

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 at Okataina this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene, between Curtis... Read More

Tourism providers in the Bay of Plenty are prepping for their busiest cruise season since the pandemic. Port of Tauranga expects 113 cruise ships to call... Read More

Many more people feeling anxious about extra expense involved with the festive period are turning to their credit card to pay for Christmas this year, a new... Read More

Empathy, humility, patience and perseverance are the secret to working in the Middle East, according to New Zealand Army's Major General Evan Williams. It's... Read More

Update: 3:41 Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at Lake Okataina this afternoon. Police say, the crash occurred about... Read More