Four forensics officers have arrived at the scene of a homicide investigation after a death in Hamilton overnight. One child at the property was killed and... Read More

Warning: Distressing images Animal rights organisation Peta has alleged sheep are being mistreated on farms in New Zealand. The non-profit has released... Read More

Police are responding to a water-related incident off the coast of Ōmaio in the Ōpōtiki District in the Bay of Plenty. A police statement said the incident... Read More

A fight in Wellington Zoo's capybara enclosure ultimately caused the death of its hugely popular capybara Luna. Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo recently shared... Read More

Last evening, Tauranga welcomed the New Year with five incredible community celebrations held across the city. The events in the City Centre, Greerton, Matua,... Read More

Happy New Year, everyone! To mark the beginning of 2025, Aleyna Martinez asks some Tauranga leaders what they want to see for the city this year. Some responses... Read More

Mike Ledingham has announced he will reject the Kings Service Medal he was awarded in the New Year's Honours list. He announced his decision on social media... Read More

The man who died after jumping into Ōhiwa Harbour on Christmas Day has been named by police as Hikato Maaka. A police spokesman confirmed today it was the... Read More

Hot Cross Bun fans can get their hands on an early fix of the ever-popular treat at Woolworths New Zealand stores with a range of buns available nationwide and... Read More

There will be new paw-lice on the beat in the Bay of Plenty as two new police dog and handler teams graduate from the Dog Training Centre at Trentham. After... Read More

Transpower chairman Dr Keith Sharman Turner never had a plan B after he found his chosen career in an industry he describes as 'critical” to human... Read More

Update 12.13pm: State Highway 25 has reopened following a house fire on Tairua Road, Whangamata, this morning. Six people are in hospital following a house... Read More