Public reporting on key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki show the Ministry is making strong progress on its most important goals, Minister for Children... Read More

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Wellington will be pinching themselves after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

The government is spending almost 20 times less on space per head than the United States, and half that of the United Kingdom. The first sector survey in... Read More

If you think classical music and kids don't mix, think again. Opus Orchestra is about to prove they do with its high-energy, family-friendly concert Party Time... Read More

Action Equipment Katikati are combining a community fundraiser with one of their best selling products - the Husqvarna Automower. Branch Manager Mel Smyth... Read More

If you are ever near the Bay of Islands in Northland, there's only one way to explore it. And that is by sea. My family-of-four recently enjoyed a water-filled... Read More

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed this coming week for maintenance. With good weather forecast for this week, Tauranga City Council are... Read More

As New Zealand enjoys autumn, many of us are preparing our homes and gardens for the colder months ahead. One important task that often goes overlooked is... Read More

Brass instruments are in the genes, Matua trumpet player Garry Hoekstra, 65, says. He started at 13 in his native Holland and would have started younger,... Read More

Despite persistent rain, the Picture Perfect Easter Trail - Photo Exhibition and Event proved to be a resounding success. The event, which was held on April... Read More

The Government will invest an extra $35 million over four years to strengthen New Zealand's borders and target transnational organised crime, Customs Minister... Read More

A major flood protection upgrade for Edgecumbe opened today. Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson said the project significantly strengthened... Read More