Police have released the names of two people who died after a single-car crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō in January. They were Purity Anne Te Pairi and Tamatoa... Read More

A biennial quality of life survey undertaken on behalf of eight New Zealand metropolitan councils indicates Tauranga residents have mixed feelings about a number... Read More

Bags are packed and school is back! And Police are reminding the country about the need to pay attention on the roads. "Everyone has an important part to... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. Two women accused of killing 8-year-old Te Teko boy Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa... Read More

The highway between Matatā and Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty is closed due to flooding this morning. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said State Highway... Read More

A WorkSafe case against the Rotorua Lakes Council alleging it was at fault when a tourist slipped into a geothermal sinkhole near Whakarewarewa Village and... Read More

With all eyes on Waitangi this week as the nation marks the national day, in Tauranga, another important decision needs to be made regarding who will become... Read More

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognise those who are impacted by cancer and highlight initiatives that are delivering better and faster access to cancer... Read More

Authorities are urging New Zealanders to inspect their lifejackets this summer after a fault was found in the inflator mechanism of certain models. The... Read More

Content Warning: Prima Facie includes references to sexual assault. Tauranga-based Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support is partnering with actor Cassandra Woodhouse... Read More

The traffic that built up across Maungatapu Bridge on State Highway 29A is now easing following a truck blocking the highway earlier. Motorists experienced... Read More

A Mongrel Mob member and another man have been arrested following the death of a man on Church Street, Ōpōtiki, on Saturday morning. A 31-year-old patched... Read More