Warning: This article discusses suicide, depression and mental health issues. Former Bay of Plenty teacher Lynda Hills is speaking about her mental health... Read More

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's a new rescue helicopter! The bright red five-blade Airbus H145 D3 replaced the old BK117 and took to the skies above... Read More

When asked what makes the ASB Polyfest so special, event director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu doesn't hesitate. 'It's the generations of people who have come through... Read More

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Autism NZ estimates 1% to 2% (93,000) of Kiwis have autism. For Autism Acceptance Month, Waikato Herald reporter Malisha Kumar spoke to Waihī resident... Read More

A Rotorua woman who went to the US for brain surgery says the $550,000 operation went 'as well as it could” with 95% of her tumour being removed. Amelia... Read More

Patients will continue to face long wait times unless the government looks at changing the 15-minute consult, some GPs say. The government recently announced... Read More

The three dogs seized after a fatal attack on a 4-year-old boy have been euthanised, a council says. It comes as the family of victim Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan... Read More

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More

Young Tauranga people with disabilities are making a difference at Riding for the Disabled (RDA) by volunteering to keep the grounds neat and tidy. This week,... Read More

It's been seven years since Dylan Pearce stepped into the boxing ring for his first fight. This weekend, he is making his return to the canvas for the inaugural... Read More

Most Flavours of Plenty festival events are aimed at adults - but one definitely isn't. Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab are hosting a Kids Kai Trail on... Read More