Eastern region surf lifesavers are bracing for more rescues heading into Christmas, with forecast larger swells and stronger winds expected to create more rips... Read More

Sixteen lucky Lotto players, including one from Tauranga, will be over the moon after each winning $13,860 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live... Read More

After a family kayaking trip to Ōhope, full of jellyfish, stingrays and orcas, Mount Maunganui resident Rebecca Martin spotted something unusual - a Japanese... Read More

Tauranga residents will not have access to a public supply of non-fluoridated water for at least another few months, but a fluoride-free advocate says the move... Read More

Search and rescue efforts continue for survivors after a 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, followed by a 6.1 quake on Wednesday killed at least... Read More

Further tests are being carried out this week to confirm if highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been contained to one Otago egg farm. The H7N6 strain... Read More

Construction on Cambridge Rd in preparation for a new signalised intersection with State Highway 29 is now under way. This work is part of the Tauriko Enabling... Read More

Benches, swings and CCTV - these are the small purchases making a difference to rural Rotorua. Rotorua Lakes Council's Rural Community Board represents about... Read More

Ten fire crews and two helicopters are battling a large, uncontained fire in a pine forest on Putauaki (Mount Edgecumbe). A Fire and Emergency spokesperson... Read More

New Zealand Army Staff Sergeant Tina Grant, DSD, makes a difference in the lives of NZ Army personnel everyday through her work with the Families of our Fallen. In... Read More

A pet is for life, not just for Christmas. Especially when that pet is expected to live for 20 to 30 years. Graeme Hannah closes the doors of his Katikati... Read More

Those looking to establish a Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World heritage hub are working hard to secure the dream of somewhere for locals to celebrate... Read More