As journalists, we're trained to observe, not participate. We ask questions, record details, and do our best to stay out of the frame. The story isn't... Read More

Matariki and new beginnings were celebrated by tamariki (children) attending BestStart centres in the Bay of Plenty and Te Awamutu. Area manager Nicola Ellery... Read More

A coroner has used the death of a league player to highlight concerns about the growing 'run it straight” trend, which is believed to have already... Read More

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson have welcomed a new certification scheme, announced by the... Read More

New Zealanders hoping to see the Matariki stars over the long weekend will have mixed conditions, with the best viewing likely on Friday and Saturday in many... Read More

If you're driving in and around Te Puke over the next few weeks, it might take you a bit longer than usual to get to where you're going. With several road,... Read More

A Tauranga couple's plan to reopen the Maungatapu Sports Bar has divided the surrounding community in Tauranga. A neighbouring Maungatapu Rd business and... Read More

The oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but an experienced bushman says it is likely to be a miserable day. Jayda... Read More

Developing a first-class facility and home for hockey in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga Hockey Association's recent turf upgrade ensures the sport in our region... Read More

Before dawn this Friday, a shimmering trail of lights weaving its way up the path to the star compass atop Mauao is marking a deeply moving moment for those... Read More

The blind and deaf man critically injured after a hit-and-run at a Rotorua pedestrian crossing has died. Paige Johnson was taken to Waikato Hospital after... Read More

A former Armourguard employee used the company's special codes to raid almost $200,000 from an ATM machine in a heist she executed with the help of her father. And... Read More