School holidays have begun, but police are urging caution and calm on the roads around the Bay of Plenty. 'The district experiences an increase in people... Read More

There has been a sharp increase in disciplinary action against children who assault their peers. Stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions for assaults on other... Read More

The Government's new speed limit rule has been signed to reverse Labour's blanket speed limit reductions and enable Kiwis to get to where they want to go quickly... Read More

The Silver Ferns produced plenty of optimism for the upcoming international window despite being pipped 59-58 by England in a thrilling opening match of the... Read More

Police are working to locate those involved in a smash-and-grab-style burglary in Tauranga. Officers were called to a premise on Cameron Rd, between Second... Read More

She had a growing lump, nipple discharge and pain in her breast, and 'deep down” knew these 'weren't good signs”, a Rotorua grandmother says... Read More

Powerball and Strike rolled over on Saturday night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $13.5 million up for grabs on Wednesday. The Powerball jackpot... Read More

A moist northerly flow is expected to move across much of New Zealand this week, according to MetService. 'On Tuesday, a moist northerly flow affects the... Read More

Warning: This story contains some graphic content which some people may find disturbing. Deep in the Lower Kaimai on a 10-acre farm, Vada's Angels provides... Read More

For a long time, female football in Tauranga has been under-served, says Maia Ririnui, a senior coach and wāhine executive committee member. 'Forever and... Read More

Over the past two weekends on State Highway 1 near Cambridge, helicopters truly had the power, pulling transmission wires across SH1 as part of work on the National... Read More

Bay of Plenty Steamers put on an exciting and well-played performance thrashing Northland on Saturday at the Tauranga Domain, with a final score of 53-13. The... Read More