Striking career firefighters have taken to the streets in Tauranga and Rotorua today. They are among about 2000 NZ Professional Firefighters Union members... Read More

A police dog has a long road to recovery after falling into geothermal water during a search in Rotorua. Search and rescue dog Teo and her handler, Constable... Read More

Aquinas College Year 7 student Charlie Clarke is buzzing after another great karting season. The 11-year-old won the 2025 New Zealand Rotax Max Challenge... Read More

Police have today arrested and charged a man with manslaughter over the disappearance of Jason Butler four years ago. Butler was reported missing to police... Read More

Play is being celebrated and encouraged across Tauranga this coming week, with a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer as part of Play Week Aotearoa... Read More

Two ornaments have disappeared from his daughter's grave and Don Schwass would like people to keep an eye out for them. He told Te Puke News that they have... Read More

Police are seeking dashcam footage after a hit-and-run incident in the Hauraki district. The incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, on October... Read More

Warning: This story includes details of alleged sexual assault and may be distressing. A jury has learned that a man on trial for sexual violation... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured more than $9 million in Government co-investment to support nearly $15.2 million worth of flood protection upgrades... Read More

What can we do here? Where is the Mount? Where are the best swimming beaches? Where can we eat with a view? And what's on this weekend? These are some of... Read More

Five arrests have been made and drugs seized as police target drug dealing in Ōpōtiki. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday, October 15, at... Read More

Fire and Emergency has warned there may be delays in responding to 111 calls during tomorrow's strike action by firefighters and support staff. Nationwide... Read More