An Ōpōtiki shop owner says the removal of six parking spaces on the town's main shopping street has resulted in people parking on the footpath instead. The... Read More

The music is pumping, the crowd is moving, and Jacob Lane is behind the decks, but unlike most DJs, he is not using his hands. The 23-year-old Whakatāne... Read More

Councillors have received a new assessment of landslide risks on Mauao, but no decisions have been made about the future of council facilities at its base. In... Read More

By RNZ Digital reporters Demand for proteins is helping milk prices hold steady. The average price rose almost 0.1% at the Global Dairy Trade auction... Read More

Lifejackets will now be required to be worn on all small vessels while underway under a new maritime safety law adopted by Parliament. National MP Dr Shane... Read More

A part of State Highway 1 is closed at Piarere after a crash. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the road was closed in both directions at the intersection... Read More

Health New Zealand is expanding access to online healthcare services as winter demand continues to put pressure on the health system. The agency has enhanced... Read More

Lady luck continues to smile on Bay of Plenty, with more big Lotto wins for the region. A Rotorua punter was one of three nationwide to win $333,333 each... Read More

Big riffs, nervous energy and hometown pride filled Tauranga venues as more than 20 young Bay of Plenty bands battled it out in Rockshop Bandquest 2026. Held... Read More

It's bigger than the Olympics and worth millions to the Bay of Plenty economy. As nearly 30,000 people converge on Tauranga for the Zespri Aims Games at the... Read More

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew completed five potentially life-saving missions in a single day, spending almost 17 hours responding to Bay of Plenty and... Read More

Several species of an ancient marine creature have been discovered in southern New Zealand waters, despite scientists believing only two varieties remained. Bryozoans... Read More