Two large wildfires that erupted late last year in Tongariro National Park were both triggered by vehicles throwing hot metal sparks into roadside vegetation. Fire... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child, and may be distressing. On November 15, 2024, Pauline Timu put Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa in the back... Read More

After four years of construction, the $90 million Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to open soon, with travellers eagerly anticipating shortened commutes. Less... Read More

New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average. And some things... Read More

Entries are now open for the 2026 ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards. The awards gala will be held on August 7 at Mercury Baypark in Mount Maunganui, celebrating... Read More

Dozens of Pāpāmoa College students were left stranded for more than an hour on Monday after a school bus failed to show, prompting safety concerns. An anonymous... Read More

Prune now, and your avocado crop will perform later. This was the message from New Zealand Avocado at a recent field day on John and Mary Bowen's orchard... Read More

A Waikato competitor is gearing up for a final shot at one of the country's most prestigious rural titles, with organisers promising a high‑pressure contest... Read More

Matamata boxer Sonny Morini continues to make a name for himself internationally as he is preparing to fight in Fiji this weekend, in what will be his fourth... Read More

'Get out!” Christian Grey yelled at his 'in shock” neighbours as flames rapidly 'engulfed” their home in Te Puke. Fire crews battled the... Read More

Weather warnings have been upgraded in the Bay of Plenty as 'significant” heavy rain and gales bear down on the upper North Island. A deep subtropical... Read More

New Zealand's top Inflatable Rescue Boat crews will descend on Gisborne this weekend for the country's premier IRB racing championships. A total of 342 competitors... Read More