Ultrasound errors led to tragic outcomes - report

A twin baby died three days after birth and another newborn needed to have a lung removed after mistakes made by the same sonographer and radiologist... Read More

Council quiet on halted marine precinct sale

Tauranga City Council is taking legal advice as it considers the next steps for its marine precinct deal after a last-minute injunction halted the sale. The... Read More

Community groups step up for foodbank donations

More than $28,000 worth of food and funds have been donated to the Tauranga Community Foodbank two weeks into the Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal. That... Read More

Police confirmed missing man’s remains found

Human remains found in Tokoroa have been confirmed by police as missing Tokoroa man Shane Edwards. The police say 'unusual circumstances” surround... Read More

Water rescue underway near Mount Maunganui

Emergency services are responding to a water rescue near Mount Maunganui. A spokesperson said police received a report of a person in the water requiring... Read More

Water rescue underway near Mount Maunganui

Emergency services are responding to a water rescue near Mount Maunganui. 'Police received a report of a person in the water requiring assistance in Mount... Read More

Final week of spring feels like summer

The final week of spring is set to feel like summer for many places, a MetService meteorologist said on Monday. "Settled weather and warmer temperatures are... Read More

Record number of visitors to Pāpāmoa Hills

New additions to Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park is bringing in a record number of visitors. Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park... Read More

Lost key scam: Kiwis warned of bogus locksmiths

Homeowners are being warned to watch for overseas criminals posing as bogus emergency locksmiths who lure customers who have been locked out of homes with... Read More

Kiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade

Fruit exports surged last month, jumping in value by $142 million, or 314%, compared to October 2023. 'This was led by kiwifruit, which rose $133m (1078%)... Read More

Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice

Teen Taimana Erepeta-Tokona was already on bail and was meant to be under house arrest when he went to a petrol station armed with a large knife. The... Read More

Serious crash: SH36 closed, one critically injured

UPDATE: One person has been critically injured and a road is closed following a crash involving a truck near Rotorua. Police said they were called to a two-vehicle... Read More