01:43pm Fri 15 Aug, 2025
Pulling over for a moment may have saved a Rotorua mum's life after she just missed a fatal fuel tanker crash this morning. One person died after the tanker... Read More
01:00pm Fri 15 Aug, 2025
Chelsea Winter, Tami Neilson, Te Radar, a circus troupe and the star of the Tinā movie (Anapela Polata'ivao) are amongst those set to delight at this year's... Read More
11:45am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
New Zealanders are buying and selling everything from cabins and wedding bands to nappy cakes and cars on Facebook Marketplace, as well as online auction site... Read More
11:00am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
An Eastern Bay man's personal bucket list has taken a big hit with the Yukon 1000 — a 1000-mile (1600-kilometre) kayak race — now officially crossed... Read More
10:30am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
A Whakatāne couple were slapped with a 'first strike” sticker on their greenwaste bin despite being meticulous about following the rules. Due to rising... Read More
08:57am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a property on State... Read More
08:00am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
'Katikati will definitely miss him when he's gone. They just don't realise it yet,” said one customer. 'He's done so much for the town.” 'The... Read More
07:30am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
A mix of weather for the rest of the working week is being forecast, with showers for some but also plenty of sunny skies. However, a switch back to active... Read More
06:57am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
One person has died after a petrol tanker rolled south of Rotorua this morning. State Highway 5 remains closed with diversions in place, police said. Emergency... Read More
06:00am Fri 15 Aug, 2025
After 30 years in the French Navy and more than 10,000 flying hours, retired Commander Yann ‘Fluo' Lehe has traded supersonic jets for a quieter life in... Read More
06:00pm Thu 14 Aug, 2025
A Whakatāne bridge's handrails look so rusty that they could collapse if someone falls against them, cyclists who regularly ride the route say. Bolts are... Read More
05:00pm Thu 14 Aug, 2025
Relocating kiwi around the North Island takes a lot of time and manpower. Since 2023, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, in conjunction with Save the Kiwi,... Read More