'It was like riding on marbles.” That's how a motorcyclist described the state of Old Coach Road in the Western Bay of Plenty the day he and two other... Read More

Katikati has a brand-new ambulance stationed in town thanks to the generosity of a charity organisation called We Care Community Trust. A dedication of the... Read More

A Western Bay of Plenty man has officially been invested as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to conservation in Te Puke. Julian... Read More

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has bought a house in Pāpāmoa, but won't move with his family from Cambridge until the end of the school year. Drysdale... Read More

New Zealand has come in last place in a study comparing alcohol control policies in 11 countries or provinces. The study, released by the Public Health Communication... Read More

Warning: This story discusses suicide. New Zealand has the highest suicide rate for children, a survey of wealthy countries shows. The latest UNICEF Innocenti... Read More

The Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill had its third reading in Parliament today, marking the end of a decades-long journey. The Crown has settled a 17-year... Read More

The weather over the next couple of days is set to be very different, depending on where you are in the country. The west, especially of the South Island,... Read More

Planning is under way to get Hahei Beach Walk rerouted and open in time for next summer. The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track,... Read More

Nineteen-year-old Jessica Cameron completed her two year Growing Future Farmers (GFF) student placement course in November 2024 and secured her first farming... Read More

Fresh off just missing out on a Bafta, Kiwi actor Robyn Malcolm will speak in Tauranga next month. She will be among four powerhouse women from a range of... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is warning people of the increased risks when tramping alone, following the tragic death in 2023 of a tramper in the Wairarapa. MSC... Read More