Four international travellers chose Aotearoa to work and live for one year. The Bay of Plenty Times talks to three European graduates and a surfboard shaper... Read More

Police are reminding outdoor enthusiasts how to keep safe when out hiking the trails this summer, following a rescue at Wairere Falls near Matamata. A hiker... Read More

Leading up to the Rotorua leg of the 2025 Crankworx World Tour in March, three local mountain biking champions shared their thoughts on changes to the downhill... Read More

Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has... Read More

Police in the Coromandel Police District completed more than 900 breath tests at 28 different checkpoints in one day, with five drivers processed for excess... Read More

A body has been found overnight at a beach in Ōhope; days after a man jumped into the water while fleeing police. Police confirmed that formal identification... Read More

Whether you're a new pet parent or an experienced dog guardian, training your dog is essential. Mastering these three key behaviours can be invaluable... Read More

An investigation has been launched following an 'assault” in Rotorua where it is understood a nurse suffered stab-like injuries while on a house call. A... Read More

Christmas Day saw a quieter-than-usual workload for surf lifeguards nationwide, with just a single rescue performed. However, Boxing Day brought significantly... Read More

Popular beaches in holiday hotspots in both islands have been forced to close yesterday afternoon after separate shark sightings, prompting evacuations by... Read More

One person has died following a single vehicle motorbike crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency servvices were called to the crash on Main Road, Murupara today... Read More

Doing a bit of post Christmas shopping? Police are urging people to be cautious when it comes to buying good listed for sale on social media. "Our advice... Read More