News

Heavy rain continues across Bay of Plenty

A heavy rain warning across parts of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti regions continues into Sunday through to Monday morning, following overnight storm... Read More

Playcentre Messy Play Week

It's time to enjoy some messy play this week and learn while having fun with playdough, gloop and paint. Playcentre Messy Play Week is a free event for... Read More

Pedestrian struck by car has critical injuries

Update, 8am: A pedestrian has suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car on White Pine Bush Road in eastern Bay of Plenty overnight. "Police... Read More

Brothers cook up a storm for AphasiaNZ

Two men have brought their love of Spanish-style cooking to Tauranga Farmers' Market to raise money for the local branch of AphasiaNZ. Aphasia is a language... Read More

Wiggles headline first toddlers’ dance fest

The world's number one children's entertainment group will bring reimagined versions of their smash hits with the Sound System Dance Party coming to Baypark... Read More

Drone surveys show ongoing Gisborne landslide risk

Drone surveys undertaken by Gisborne District Council's Principal Scientist Dr Murry Cave this week have shown two landslides in the region are likely to fail... Read More

Matahui Distillery triumphs at NZ Spirit Awards

Matahui Distillery is raising a glass to celebrate a remarkable achievement at the New Zealand Spirits Awards. The Katikati distillery, which has quickly... Read More

Take action for nature

Conservation Week is coming, and there are many opportunities to get involved in local events or create your own. The Department of Conservation is encouraging... Read More

Bone broth recalled to protect consumers

The Little Bone Broth Company is recalling all batches and all dates of its Premium Free Range Chicken Green Thai Curry Broth, Premium Free Range Chicken Broth... Read More

Police arrest five following Bethlehem burglary

Five people have been arrested following a burglary in Tauranga on Friday night. Police were called to a service station on State Highway 2 in Bethlehem around... Read More

Heavy rain warnings in place

Heavy rain, snow, and strong winds are forecast for parts of central and southern New Zealand, says a MetService spokeperson. "An active trough of low pressure... Read More

Man outwitted by Police in Waihi

A man is due to appear in court today after being outsmarted by Police in Waihi on Friday night. "Waikato Police have arrested a suspected repeat offender... Read More