The first kākāpō breeding season in four years is officially underway, the Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tahu announced this week. Remote monitoring... Read More

The Police Dive Squad has returned to Lake Alta in the Remarkables mountain range for its annual ice‑diving training, working in some of the most challenging... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of the North Island, including Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke's Bay. Afternoon and... Read More

Three people were rescued after getting into difficulty near rocks at the northern end of Tairua Beach yesterday. Surf Life Saving New Zealand said one of... Read More

Tauranga children have notched an impressive result in the 2025 Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project, with two Tauranga centres taking top honours in... Read More

Tauranga's streets will come alive with music, colour and celebration on Sunday, when the city's Sikh community hosts its annual Nagar Kirtan parade. The... Read More

Those dreaming of a fresh start in the Bay of Plenty over the Christmas break had no shortage of options, with the region leading the country in new property... Read More

People are being urged to have their say on seven proposed new Intersection Speed Zones at key state highway intersections across the Waikato, Bay of Plenty... Read More

Customs seizures of smuggled cocaine at the Port of Tauranga in 2025 were more than double the number in 2024. As New Zealand's biggest port, it is often... Read More

A section of Cameron Rd is blocked after a two-vehicle crash that left one person with minor injuries. Police were called to the scene about 1.45pm following... Read More

A man has described the moment a Whakatāne house went up in flames 'so quickly”, with witnesses alerted by exploding windows as the fire consumed the... Read More

Sam Ruthe admits he still pinches himself almost every time he hits the track. That's because the teenage running phenomenon holds nearly every New Zealand... Read More