'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent or move somewhere else because you become attached to them like your own children,”... Read More

Residents in nearly 100 Bay of Plenty homes were kept toasty and warm last year thanks to Sustainability Options, which provides free sustainable living advice in... Read More

The New Zealand Battle of Crete Association will host their annual commemorative service to honour the 83rd anniversary of the May 1941 battle. NZBCA invites... Read More

'We need to know the truth about New Zealand history.” These are the words of Tauranga Girls' College Year 10 student Aaria Tuhakaraina after she and fellow... Read More

Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand will continue to be able to keep people safe in, on, and around the water following a funding boost of... Read More

A Customs investigation has led to five arrests in Auckland and the seizure of over 1.36 million illicit cigarettes, two firearms, and a substantial amount of... Read More

A harbourmaster's email raises questions about the "minimal" consultation carried out when the Bay of Plenty Regional Council decided to axe a safety bar... Read More

A Tauranga developer is concerned that proposed planning rules to increase building heights in Mount Maunganui won't create affordable homes. Tauranga City... Read More

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Te Poi Road earlier this afternoon. The crash involved a vehicle and a motorbike, and was reported... Read More

Rural Women New Zealand is opening applications for new scholarships designed to grow the rural health workforce. Grants of between $2500 and $5000 are now... Read More

Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase in reports in the Wellington District. In this case scammers use WhatsApp to... Read More

A hugely successful series of gigs promoting free youth live music gigs last year is returning this month to open the door for more young musicians to pursue their... Read More