02:00pm Wed 18 Dec, 2024
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
01:00pm Wed 18 Dec, 2024
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
11:15am Wed 18 Dec, 2024
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
07:30am Wed 18 Dec, 2024
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
08:00pm Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
07:00pm Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
06:00pm Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
05:00pm Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
01:00pm Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
11:15am Tue 17 Dec, 2024
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
10:45am Tue 17 Dec, 2024
Three hundred and forty competitors took part in the 12th instalment of the Mount Monster on Saturday, under clear, blue skies and hot, challenging conditions. The... Read More
07:00am Tue 17 Dec, 2024
A mother and daughter duo are walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa Trail to reconnect after years of living overseas. The pair lived in Mount Maunganui... Read More