While tractor fires are lessening, any is too many, says a veteran firefighter in the Waikato. Kevin Curtis is in a unique position to offer advice on the... Read More

A man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere, who died following a fight in Ngāruawāhia in December. Police received a report of a fight involving... Read More

They were friends. But one thought the other was messaging his girlfriend. Now one is dead and the other is standing trial for his manslaughter. Nathan... Read More

Bay of Plenty fruit and vegetable growers don't want to be left high and dry in a review of water use by the regional council. The Tauranga Geothermal System... Read More

A young Ōpōtiki couple feel "lucky" that an obstetrician happened to be on duty at Whakatāne Hospital last month when they needed an emergency caesarean to... Read More

Nobody had an answer for Honda's father and son duo from Whakatāne at the opening round of the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships in Southland at the... Read More

A complex rescue of two fishermen wrapped up a busy weekend for surf lifeguards, who completed 26 rescues over the weekend. Two fishermen are lucky to be... Read More

A DoC-led spartina control operation will focus on an infestation of the plants in the inter-tidal areas of Coromandel Harbour later this month. Spartina... Read More

Tauranga City Council's Animal Services team are back at it again, kicking off 2025 with their annual doggy day out, Bark in the Park. This is the third running... Read More

One month in and QV operation manager James Wilson says 2025 is already shaping up to be an intriguing year for the housing market - though you wouldn't necessarily... Read More

Rising living costs, widespread redundancies and government cuts to social service agencies and community providers is placing huge strain on Tauranga's Salvation... Read More

Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale is yet to move to the city he leads because he says he can't find a home in his desired school zone. After being elected... Read More