10:10am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set with a sheep shorn in an impressive 15.3 seconds on Saturday night. The record, set by Hawke's Bay shearer Tiare... Read More
09:15am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
As the death toll rises from Los Angeles' devastating wildfires, it is easy to feel complacent about New Zealand's comparatively damp, cool climate,... Read More
08:30am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
The man who escaped police custody outside the Taupō District Court has a history of sleeping rough and stealing boats, say police. Samir Derek Belhajjam,... Read More
08:00am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
The man who led a rescue operation to retrieve a young girl who survived a cliff plunge at Hāhei which claimed a young boy's life has described the distressing... Read More
07:30am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
Hine Brooking pauses for a moment to consider the question. We are sitting down with the 16 year old from Gisborne Girls' High School to reflect on her incredible... Read More
07:00am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
Three of New Zealand's suburbs, including one from the Bay of Plenty, have been named finalists in Trade Me Property's People's Choicest Awards - a chance to... Read More
06:50am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
At peak hours, more than 9000 beachgoers enjoyed the hot weather at patrolled beaches this weekend - nearly double last weekend. Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More
06:30am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
This Saturday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half brings a strong field of multisport athletes to the start line at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay, including... Read More
08:00pm Tue 14 Jan, 2025
The Kawerau community is staying vigilant amid high temperatures and the declaration of a restricted fire season. Kawerau was the hottest place in the country... Read More
07:00pm Tue 14 Jan, 2025
Appointment wait times for children seeking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments are 'a hell of a lot faster” in the Bay of Plenty... Read More
06:00pm Tue 14 Jan, 2025
Two days of action at the 2025 National Surfing Championships presented by Toi Foundation has seen several divisions contested through to the finals stage setting... Read More
05:00pm Tue 14 Jan, 2025
The second weekend in February will see a magnificent showcase of boating history as the 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade takes to... Read More