More children under 12 are ringing Youthline, with its latest figures showing that age group makes up 10% of calls for help. At the charity's inaugural youth... Read More

Warning: Graphic image The mother of a 6-year-old child scarred for life after a relative's dog bit her face is disappointed authorities have not ordered... Read More

Cars are stopping in passing lanes to turn right on a major highway and causing crashes due to a lack of turning bays, locals and MPs say. A 100km/h passing... Read More

A Bay of Plenty education success story is set to go national after House of Science secured a major government contract to deliver hands-on science and pūtaiao... Read More

East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick has welcomed the Government's announcement of nearly $28 million in new funding for hill country erosion control, saying it represents... Read More

A former judge has been appointed to lead Tauranga City Council's review into the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. Six campers died after a section of... Read More

Tenants with pets could be hit with hefty repair bills even after paying a pet bond, renting advocates are warning. More than 1700 pet bonds have already... Read More

Three Bay of Plenty driving school owners say they endorse the change to the driving licence system that will extend the period for learner drivers and restricted... Read More

In a last-minute coup for Ōpihi Whanaunga Kore Trustees, barrister and campaigner Max Harris has offered his help as they head to the Environment Court next... Read More

The Government has confirmed a raft of changes to New Zealand's driver licence testing regime, including ending the need for Kiwis to undergo a practical test... Read More

The Government is "deploying motorhomes" to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, including those in the Bay of Plenty. Associate Housing... Read More

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it has been a tough start to the year for those impacted by the weather events that claimed nine lives. Luxon said the... Read More