The days of trying to get every New Zealander to fill out a census form are over. Minister of Statistics Dr Shane Reti announced today that Stats NZ will... Read More

Changes to the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) are a response to the threat of new and emerging pests across the region. Following a partial... Read More

The Crusaders don't want Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday. The final is set up as the perfect crescendo... Read More

Despite the impressive large plume above Whakaari/White Island this morning authorities say the volcano has not erupted. Photos posted to social media today... Read More

Senior members of the Greazy Dogs gang have been arrested for allegedly controlling the methamphetamine trade in the western Bay of Plenty. Police raided... Read More

A crash is blocking traffic on State Highway 29, in the Lower Kaimai area. Police told SunLive there had been reports of a crash in the area and the road... Read More

WARNING: Graphic content A crack medical team's desperate battle to try and save a child severely injured in the Whakaari / White Island eruption - and the... Read More

Fluoride levels in Tauranga's water supply are being re-established following the replacement of a fluoride tank at Tauranga City Council's Waiāri Water... Read More

Tribesmen Aotearoa's 'problem” with rival gang the Killer Bees was more of the gang's focus than hot-boxing one of its members. That's according... Read More

Food prices increased 4.4% in the 12 months to May 2025, following a 3.7% increase in the 12 months to April 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ... Read More

While many farmers are feeling good about record meat and dairy prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide statistics... Read More

The 2025 Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport has proven itself to be a standout event on Tauranga's annual sporting calendar, drawing thousands to the... Read More