What's on: skatepark, live music, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day, but becoming... Read More

Man arrested after incident

A man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today, facing a number of serious charges. He was taken into custody following a serious incident in... Read More

Pāpāmoa Emergency Services Food Drive

It's time to reach into the back of your pantry and gather some food tins and packages - and wait for the siren to wail! A string of Emergency Services Food... Read More

Whooping Cough epidemic declared across NZ

Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More

Marine precinct sale stopped as injunction granted

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

Child Protection Investigation Unit established

A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More

Lucky Whakatāne Lotto player wins $33,730

A Lotto player from Whakatāne had luck on their side after winning $20,759 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. They also won... Read More

Police seek car after Tokoroa firearms incident

Police investigating a firearms incident in Tokoroa are extending their appeal for information. Police were called about 10.40am Sunday, November 10 to State... Read More

Two Western Bay community boards facing the axe

The number of community boards in the Western Bay of Plenty could be cut from five to three after next year's council elections. After a lengthy debate at... Read More

Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant

Auckland Zoo has said goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant, and with her, her keepers. After about two-and-a-half years of planning and waiting, Burma... Read More

Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey

Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More

Kids on a roll with skateboard art

Two Tauranga students have won skateboards emblazoned with their own designs after entering a competition to celebrate a skateboard collection that will be displayed... Read More