News

Remarkable comeback at Motocross Grand Prix

The pieces in the puzzle are starting to fall into place, with new Honda team-mates Josiah Natzke and Cobie Bourke each ending on the podium at the weekend. The... Read More

Te Arawa Lakes Trust appoints new chairman

Te Arawa Lakes Trust has announced the appointment of former police commissioner Wallace Haumaha as its chairman and former MP Te Ururoa Flavell as deputy chairman. It... Read More

Hub’s future secure for now

Encouragement and financial help have combined to secure the immediate future of The Hub Te Puke. The Hub runs food support services, including Te Puke's... Read More

Asthma spike expected as kids return to school

A spike in asthma-related hospitalisations is expected as children flock through school gates for the start of a new year. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation... Read More

Tauranga optometrist struck off register

An optometrist has been struck off the register and censured for two charges of professional misconduct and for operating without a licence. Karl Richard... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

State Highway 5 has reopened following an earlier crash at Waipunga. Emergency services were called to the crash in the Bay of Plenty Police District around... Read More

Local surfers shine at Billabong Grom Series

Cooper Roberts blasted his way to victory at the first stop of the 2025 Billabong Grom Series, presented by Oceanbridge and held at Mount Maunganui yesterday,... Read More

Mangawhai tornado: Man seconds away from death

A woman says her partner was seconds away from being killed when the limbs of a tree harpooned the rear of their motorhome during the tornado that ripped through... Read More

Desert Road closure: Ohakune businesses thrives

Businesses in the small town of Ohakune are thriving after the closure of Desert Road. SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - will... Read More

Biggest ever Ford Futsal SuperLeague season

The fixtures for the new look Ford Futsal SuperLeague have been announced, kicking off on February 9, with the three-month long competition set to be bigger... Read More

Operation Trolley: Multiple arrests in Rotorua

As part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua's community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their... Read More

Waihī Beach hosts third adaptive surfing day

Parafed Waikato members hit the waves for their recent annual adaptive surfing day, with dozens of Waihī Beach residents helping out. The event was led by... Read More