Three people have been arrested and a dozen infringement notices served after a tangi in western Bay of Plenty. 'Police had a large presence in the Te Puke... Read More

The countdown is on until March 1 which marks the start of New Zealand's annual Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve which is... Read More

The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered in velvety blue colouration and... Read More

Police are bringing back an iconic advertisement responsible for inspiring thousands of people to join its ranks over the past 30 years. The classic 1990s... Read More

Frustrated ticketholders of the cancelled Juicy Fest NZ concert series are yet to receive promised refunds worth hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars,... Read More

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess club are holding the annual one-day Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament, a national level event, this Saturday. The tournament... Read More

One person has been seriously injured at an incident at the Mount Maunganui wharves. A spokesperson said St John was notified of a workplace incident... Read More

A teen stepmother continued to deny killing her partner's 2-year-old daughter as she was jailed for her death today. Jessica Lee Rose Mulford... Read More

Described as first of its kind for New Zealand, newly installed seapods are designed to help encourage new marine life within Tauranga Harbour. Monitored... Read More

A jury has found Nathan Moscrip not guilty of causing the death of his friend, Brodie Ruatara, following a fight over text messages to a girl. A High... Read More

Twenty heritage sheep were 'ripped to bits” by dogs in Mamaku and their heartbroken owner says the 'killing machines” could attack children next. In... Read More

Competitors from around the country will gather in the Wairoa River to fight for a water-filled podium finish this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, Kaimai... Read More