Manaaki Tāngata Victim Support is here 24/7 for people directly affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events, including their whānau and witnesses. 'Manaaki... Read More

An extended run of fine and frosty weather is in store for the first week of the school holidays. The MetService says a broad ridge of high pressure builds... Read More

A man who exploited illegal migrants, housing them in overcrowded garages and underpaying them, has avoided jail after he crowd sourced $80,000 in reparation... Read More

State Highway 2 is reported to be open following a serious crash near Pukehina. Emergency services were called to the crash, east of Rogers Road, at 1.55pm... Read More

After three decades of service to the Tauranga Moana community, Te Tuinga Whānau Support Services has announced its closure. In a statement released on Monday... Read More

The number of mortgagee sales looks to be on the rise - but they are still just a fraction of the total market, experts say. A mortgagee sale happens when... Read More

More than 40 per cent of New Zealand women have problems with incontinence, according to new research. Otago University Professor Jean Hay-Smith, co-author... Read More

WARNING: This story details family violence and may be upsetting. A woman feared for her life as her partner held her in a tight chokehold, covering... Read More

Mount Maunganui's Nathan Arlidge is amassing a fine record on the bowling green after being named the Bay of Plenty Player of the Year for the second successive... Read More

Update, 7.30pm: State Highway 2 near Pukehina remains closed following a serious crash. Police advise that a scene examination is still ongoing. "It may... Read More

Junior rugby in Te Puke is booming after the annual Tai Mitchell rugby tournament. And the town is celebrating. The Te Puke team are 2024 Tai Mitchell Shield... Read More

The owners of Whakaari-White Island want to grant GNS access to the volcano and would do so immediately if they were legally able to, their lawyer says. James... Read More