Small eastern Bay of Plenty town Kawerau has had its hottest February since records began in 1954. Niwa's monthly climate summary report showed Kawerau... Read More

Fifteen boats were damaged in a fire at Tauranga Marina on Wednesday, with the cause yet to be determined. Four boats - a yacht and three launches - had to... Read More

Pāpāmoa East is 'desperate” for a community centre to help with increasing social issues in the fast-growing Tauranga suburb, campaigners say. The... Read More

The Katikati Stags took on the Eastern Pirates of Rotorua in a highly anticipated pre-season clash. But this match last Saturday was more than just a pre-season... Read More

After more than five years of planning, Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services has reached a major milestone - breaking ground on the Bowentown Rescue Hub. This... Read More

Should Rotorua ratepayers pay more so Tarawera homeowners can pay less for a sewerage scheme? And should the popular Rotorua Night Market move to save money? These... Read More

It's the horses that do the teaching at Ōropi's Equine Dynamics. Inspired by the experience of her own battle with anxiety and depression, Leanne Benjamin... Read More

A speedster who has played sevens at the highest level has come to Te Puke looking to rediscover his love of rugby after a season of setbacks. Femi Sofolarin... Read More

Legislation that will enable a four-year term of Parliament subject to a referendum has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith... Read More

Free bowel cancer screening has been expanded from ages 60- 74 to 58-74 The announcement repurposes funding set aside by the previous government to lower... Read More

The $5 million cost of Tauranga's new waterfront destination playground is an example of local councils 'treating ratepayers as a bottomless ATM”,... Read More

Although one source of odours plaguing Ōpōtiki residents has been located and rectified, there are still complaints about a bad smell in the town. Bay... Read More