The heavy rain in Rotorua District over the weekend created and reactivated several collapse holes. We have a look at how these things form. The formation... Read More

Nearly a hundred Tauranga recreational cyclists turned out en masse this week to say thank you to the NZTA. They gathered at Ila Park on a new commuter and recreational... Read More

Te Puna Quarry Park has an all new look after being gifted a unique carving by a Tauranga artist. The new piece has been carved by Morris Wharekawa and is situated... Read More

Determining the degree of welfare support required and examining the scope of damage, are two key areas of focus for Rotorua Lakes Council following extensive flooding... Read More

A relief fund is being set up for community donations to the Rotorua residents affected by Sunday's storm. On Sunday afternoon a deluge flooded more than 20 Rotorua... Read More

Rotorua residents have started returning to their homes today after flood clean-up begins. Despite most roads now being open, Rotorua Lakes Council has asked members... Read More

Lightning from an early morning thunder storm in Te Puke on Sunday killed a dog and split a redwood tree, with the remnants falling near the adjacent house. The... Read More

A body has been found during the search for a man missing in the Tairua River area. The search began Sunday night, when a car was found submerged off Hikuai School... Read More

There's less than two weeks to go until every gamebird hunter's favourite weekend of the year, so it's time to break out the camo, ammo, and get your ducks in a... Read More

A search is underway for a 36-year-old man who fled police in Hamilton. A police media spokesperson says it happened about 11pm yesterday. 'Police went to an address... Read More

There's no doubt the Bay of Plenty is home to its own ‘wonders of the world'. The region boasts some of the nation's greatest beaches, trails, waterfalls,... Read More

Two Tauranga organisations are giving residents the chance to give back to the most important matriarch of all this Mother's Day. Mother Nature will enjoy a full... Read More