A search is underway in waters near Whakaari/White Island for a person missing overboard from a vessel. Two Coastguard vessels and two rescue helicopters... Read More

Police are investigating a death at a Bay of Plenty address. A police spokesperson says officers were sent to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm on Wednesday... Read More

UPDATE: A section of Maleme St is closed in Tauranga following a serious crash. A police spokesperson says emergency services are responding to a serious... Read More

To rile up the Bay of Plenty olympians ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, kiwis are encouraged to create their own inspiring pep talks for the Bay of Plenty athletes.... Read More

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Tauranga are living the dream after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto... Read More

Walk Without Fear Trust, a charity born from the tragic passing of a 25-year-old mixed martial artist, has been officially launched. Liufau Vake, known as... Read More

WARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing for some readers. A man who continues to claim sexsomnia made him rape a woman who was passed... Read More

A bill that has passed its first reading will improve parental leave settings and give non-biological parents more flexibility as primary carer for their child,... Read More

A renewed nationwide push is underway to get at-risk people tested for hepatitis C, because it has never been easier to be tested, treated and cured. More... Read More

A new, world-first study has used imaging technology to reveal the largest differences yet discovered in the structures of male and female brains. Richard... Read More

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, near Rotorua. Police were advised of the crash on SH 5, near the... Read More

Whakatāne District Council will meet on Thursday to discuss purchase of land for the Matatā wastewater project. The public excluded meeting will take place... Read More