A joint statement by three Eastern Bay of Plenty mayors has them united against any attempt at amalgamating Bay of Plenty's councils. 'As mayors of the Eastern... Read More

There have been no 'significant changes” at Mt Ruapehu after a swarm of earthquakes east of the volcano, volcanologists say. More than 90 small... Read More

A crash has seriously injured at least two people near Whakatāne. Police said Reid Rd was closed between Cross Rd and Awahou Rd after a two-vehicle crash... Read More

A customs officer at New Zealand's biggest airport says it is not just the amount of drugs coming across the borders that is surprising, but the fact that... Read More

A camper brushed by a tornado has spoken of how he clambered on top of an overturned motorhome so he could help an injured pensioner inside. And another... Read More

A cousin of murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz says she was 'terrified” when he was handed over to the woman who would eventually kill him. Megan... Read More

A growing number of families living in communities most vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks are refusing to have their children vaccinated. Immunisation... Read More

University of Canterbury Engineering students keen to help out medical services in the Pacific have received a welcome financial boost. Tait Contel Trust... Read More

A former Inland Revenue employee has lost her bid to claim unjustified disadvantage and constructive dismissal after making comments other workers found offensive. Christine... Read More

The median house price in the Bay of Plenty region has increased 5.1% in a year, rising to $822,000, and price deviations across the country are keeping the... Read More

A 'shocking” proposal to cut more than 160 jobs at a tertiary institution threatens the closure of two campuses, a union says. The Bay of Plenty and... Read More

The Commerce Commission is taking Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale to court over what it believes is cartel conduct. The regulator... Read More