Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault and may be distressing. When a teen overseas exchange student came to New Zealand, she was... Read More

Work on a council emergency management facility in Whakatāne has been stopped following the discovery of kōiwi [human remains] on the site. Whakatāne District... Read More

Thanks to the generosity of donors who have set up more than 500 donor funds, since 2003 the Acorn Foundation has gifted over $25 million to hundreds of community... Read More

Te Puke's Heritage Plaza upgrade is now complete. The refurbishment outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy, on Jellicoe St, includes nikau palms, garden... Read More

From September 12-14 Katikati will mark the 150th anniversary since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in town with three days packed with community events. The... Read More

A convicted child-sex offender's recent release into the Pāpāmoa area has sparked an outcry from parents who fear for the safety of their children. A... Read More

Warning: This story includes references to suicide and mental health and may be distressing. A small, family-run Tauranga tattoo studio is hosting a fundraiser... Read More

New Zealand's largest mānuka honey producer Comvita is eyeing a company sale, amid challenging times in the global honey sector. The listed health and... Read More

Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2025/26 season with it on track to deliver strong value back to growers. Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said... Read More

Police have today charged 12 people for the murder of a Rotorua man last month. Seven of those charged are from the small Bay of Plenty town of Maketu. Zain... Read More

Pāpāmoa mother Ashley De Grey helps people keep their lost loved ones and pets 'close” by crafting keepsake jewellery. Now, her business The Spilt... Read More

With the weekend in sight, the clouds will part and the skies will brighten up for many regions. A line of showers will be arriving in the upper North Island,... Read More