New Zealand Army Staff Sergeant Tina Grant, DSD, makes a difference in the lives of NZ Army personnel everyday through her work with the Families of our Fallen. In... Read More

A pet is for life, not just for Christmas. Especially when that pet is expected to live for 20 to 30 years. Graeme Hannah closes the doors of his Katikati... Read More

Those looking to establish a Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World heritage hub are working hard to secure the dream of somewhere for locals to celebrate... Read More

Cancer survivor Duncan Smith is resting after his 1700km trip hiking the length of the North Island. The 79-year-old Whakatāne resident chose to do the North... Read More

The wheels on the bus are turning with excitement for children at BestStart Bayfair now the upgraded Arataki bus hub is open for action. With more than... Read More

With more than 250 humanitarian missions completed, New Zealand charity Kiwi K.A.R.E is finishing its second year in war-torn Ukraine weary and highly motivated. The... Read More

One in four people who took part in a survey on drugs said they had used pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons over the previous six months. The annual... Read More

The minimum wage for adults will increase by 1.5 percent to $23.50 an hour from April, the government has confirmed. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister... Read More

A performance demonstrating everything from 'mischievous glee to moving pathos” has won Te Puke's Felicity Tomkins one of Australasia's most prestigious... Read More

Warning: Distressing content. A Mongrel Mob member went to the home of a woman who lived alone and physically, sexually and mentally tortured her for four... Read More

The iconic life-size Christmas Nutcracker Band display is spending its last Christmas in Mount Maunganui before being auctioned off. The money raised from... Read More

Waitaha Reserve in Welcome Bay was buzzing with excitement recently as more than 200 locals gathered to get a first look at the newly upgraded reserve and... Read More