The Building Industry Federation is anticipating an uplift in do-it-yourself builders with new rules around the construction of garden sheds, sleepouts and garages... Read More

SunLive readers report that two yachts have grounded in Waikorire, also known as Pilot Bay, in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday afternoon. 'One yacht is near the... Read More

In July 2022, Filthy Few life member Mark Kimber was speeding on his Harley Davidson through Bethlehem, near Tauranga. At the same time, Karen and Geoffrey... Read More

James Kelly was facing criminal charges when he paid a private investigator $2000 to provide an 'honest assessment” of the police case against... Read More

An unstable showery and snowy south to southwest flow dominates New Zealand today, with thunderstorms set to spark up in the afternoon in some parts. Most... Read More

Police are investigating an incident in Bethlehem after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a fence. A police spokesperson said they were called to the area... Read More

Police have named the man who died after a crash near Whakatāne earlier this month. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatāne. Henriksen died after... Read More

Police have named the man fatally shot in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, on Saturday. He was 29-year-old Tristan Oakes. Oakes was found critically injured... Read More

Reported incidents of dogs attacking protected wildlife are increasing, newly released DOC data has revealed. And the data shows kiwi, our national bird,... Read More

An elderly council housing tenant who was awarded thousands of dollars in compensation after spending almost two years in a 'freezing” cold and... Read More

Fireworks may delight us, but they terrify pets. Guy Fawkes is nearly here, bringing with it the familiar bangs, whistles, and shrieks of fireworks. While... Read More

Crews have fought a 'fully ablaze” house fire in Kawerau. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they received reports of the fire about 9.30pm on Monday. Three... Read More