Changing qualification requirements for early childhood teachers would have devastating effects on young children, the professional body for teachers says. The... Read More

A female intern at a large law firm says she 'downplayed” the behaviour of a senior partner at two Christmas parties because she was afraid she... Read More

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army. The charity's... Read More

A Waikato farmer who has long had overseas workers in his staff mix is cautiously optimistic about changes to migrant visa rules. 'It's not a game-changer,... Read More

Ground was broken this week during a pōwhiri at Morgan Park to mark the start of the building of Waihī‘s new all-ages/all-abilities pump track. The... Read More

For only the fifth time in 56 years of sedan-based dirt track competition, the Bay of Plenty is hosting the New Zealand Super Saloon Car Championship this weekend. The... Read More

Tauranga's WBA world bantamweight champion Cherneka 'Sugar Neekz” Johnson (Ngāti Ranginui) is set to defend her world boxing title in a rematch against... Read More

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in a single vehicle crash in Pukehina. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Pukehina... Read More

New Zealand's motor racing community is mourning the loss of star rally driver Mark Tapper. The 44-year-old's death was reported on Tuesday afternoon... Read More

A Waikato couple who had just purchased a new house narrowly avoided losing $270,000 to scammers after their lawyer's email account was hacked. An email... Read More

Tauranga boy Riaan Hamilton has cystic fibrosis - the 3-year-old often gets sick, has been hospitalised several times, and is at risk of permanent lung damage. Children... Read More

Rotorua's council is considering installing a fluoride-free tap amid heated debate over a directive to fluoridate the city's water. Speaking at a Rotorua... Read More