A charity run by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell has handed over another 16 decommissioned ambulances to Ukrainian armed forces as the war reaches nearly... Read More

State Highway 2 at Waiotahe beach is closed following a slip. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotaho said the highway is closed between Waiotahi Valley Back Road... Read More

Champagne corks are popping across the Waikato today with confirmation that direct flights between Hamilton Airport and Australia are back. Jetstar, a subsidiary... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry snow enthusiasts to stay informed and stay safe this weekend, with increased avalanche danger in many parts... Read More

Water Safety New Zealand is applauding the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for its recent update to navigational bylaws, particularly the enhanced requirements... Read More

A dog attack in the Coromandel has left a family heartbroken and their beloved pet dead. Christine and Mo Holdin lost 5-year-old Oscar, a shih tzu and... Read More

The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin has won Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau Bird of the Year 2024. Hoiho, securing a decisive victory with 6328 votes, wears the coveted... Read More

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possibly 'damaging” tornadoes are in store for Auckland commuters during tonight's rush. Forecasters say temperatures... Read More

A disturbed, strong and cold southwest flow will be spreading over the entire country on Tuesday, said the latest update from the MetService. "It will then... Read More

One westbound lane on SH2/Fifteenth Ave is now closed through to mid-2026 for work to build a new bridge connection. The entrance to Edgecumbe Road from SH2... Read More

Completing Tauranga's network of cycleways and providing safety upgrades to existing ones are among 'the city's most urgent needs” say cycling advocates... Read More

Ambulance officers and call centre staff will strike for a second time at the end of the month after rejecting a pay offer from Hato Hone St John. The workers... Read More