Today the weather forecast is for cloud with showers increasing from the afternoon. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 18 and an overnight low of 13... Read More

UPDATED 8.43AM: One person is in a serious condition after a car and light truck crashed on Windsor Road, in Bellevue, this morning. Another person has sustained... Read More

New Zealand has finally entered the space age with the world-first successful launch of an orbital rocket from a private pad, but it didn't quite reach orbit. US-New... Read More

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says Tauranga families are set to be the big winners from Budget 2017. Simon, who's also Minister for economic development, transport... Read More

The government is allocating $7 billion over four years in Budget 2017 to sustain and expand public services in health, education, law and order and social development. Finance... Read More

Ever wanted to learn how to take stunning, professional-looking photos of the night sky? A free astrophotography lesson at the Mount this Friday will be a must-attend... Read More

'They're going to lose the next election big time.” That's the verdict from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, after the government announced Budget... Read More

A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Wairoa Road this afternoon. A police spokesperson says emergency services were called to the incident at 4.26pm, around 5km... Read More

This year's budget will invest $1.24 billion of new operating funding over four years and $785.6 million of capital funding in law and order initiatives, including... Read More

National MP Todd Muller is hailing today's budget announcement as a major win for the Bay of Plenty region. Todd believes Budget 2017 finely balances both investment... Read More

The government has announced new tax thresholds that will save $10.77 a week for anyone earning more than $22,000 per annum. From April 1, 2018, the lowest tax... Read More

UPDATED: Finance Minister Steven Joyce says Budget 2017 will deliver for New Zealanders with significant investments in public services and infrastructure, and... Read More