One New Plymouth resident told the Herald he woke at exactly 4.53am to the whole house rocking and was laying in bed 'swaying back and forth with the house”. Dozens... Read More

An 18-year-old Kiwi says he was shaved, held in solitary confinement and locked in a crowded Thai prison after being arrested for pocketing a watch at airport... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the Government's plan to scrap formal agreements between councils and iwi is a backwards step for local democracy. 'The... Read More

One person has been injured in a crash involving a train in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Pongakawa School... Read More

Mount Maunganui's Baywave pools facility will become a hub for water safety education and family fun tomorrow when a community event is held to mark World Drowning... Read More

A man who has voluntarily raised tens of thousands of dollars for Hato Hone St John ambulance service in Tauranga and Hawke's Bay has been recognised for his... Read More

It's a massive year ahead for the Bay of Plenty Steamers as they prepare to launch their 2026 National Provincial Championship campaign with a blend... Read More

Two young Mount Maunganui Swimming Club athletes are heading to Argentina this September to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Open Water Championships. Amelia... Read More

More than 300 properties are affected by a Powerco outage in Tauranga's CBD. An outage map shows the affected area is around and within Wharf St, The Strand,... Read More

A Tauranga woman who watched her husband battle cancer in silence is hoping a new recovery programme will ensure other men don't have to face the journey alone. Rotary... Read More

Whai Basketball is calling for more volunteers to help deliver game-day experiences while continuing to build pathways for young Bay of Plenty players to... Read More

St Joseph's Church has watched over Te Puna for more than 125 years, its white timber walls and distinctive bell tower standing as a landmark overlooking the... Read More