Ten households evacuated in Bay of Plenty community Te Puna after a shelter belt fire broke out on Wednesday are returning home. Fire and Emergency (FENZ)... Read More

The Gangs Act 2024 came into force at midnight, with police making their first arrest at 12.03am. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says 'the free ride for... Read More

Poihipi Road, Taupō is closed at the intersection with Kaahu Road following a serious crash, said a police spokesperson. "Police were called to the two-vehicle... Read More

The heavy metal division of dirt track racing is the headline attraction for the Bays of Thunder meeting at Baypark Speedway on Saturday evening. A championship... Read More

Emergency services have responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Te Puke Highway, said a police spokesperson. The crash was reported to emergency services... Read More

Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Hamilton. Just after 12.30pm on Wednesday 20 November, Police... Read More

A new sculpture in Tauranga, inspired by Māori imagery and a connection to mana whenua, is a way for Māori to see themselves, the artist says. Peata Larkin's... Read More

As Black Friday marketing efforts ramp up, Consumer NZ warns shoppers to be on high alert and not assume that every special is special. 'When Christmas is... Read More

A Tauranga woman is facing enforcement action after she was clocked driving 30 km over the speed limit as schools were finishing for the day. Around 2.50pm,... Read More

A fundraising fashion show held in Te Puke recently could prove to be life-changing. Fashion on a Mission raised money for Brennan Miller, 19, who has battled... Read More

A Rotorua student with an unyielding desire to help others is one step closer to becoming the first in her family to go to university thanks to a life-changing... Read More

A new Tauranga City Council digital map that highlights hundreds of accessible locations is already being described as 'a total win” for local disabled... Read More