A man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in two years. Stu Edmondson appeared via... Read More

Police are calling on all motorists to prioritise safety ahead of Waitangi Day commemorations. In the lead up to Thursday February 6, Police have been out... Read More

New World Gate Pa is giving back to customers while raising money for charity. On February 5, from 11.30am-3pm, the store will be holding a Waitangi Eve event... Read More

Motorists travelling between Matawai and Ōpōtiki on SH2 are advised to plan ahead as daytime closures are scheduled from Tuesday, February 11, to Friday, February... Read More

With pet ownership rising, more animals appear in public spaces, prompting calls for responsible 'petiquette” to ensure harmony between pet lovers and... Read More

Police have released the names of two people who died after a single-car crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō in January. They were Purity Anne Te Pairi and Tamatoa... Read More

A biennial quality of life survey undertaken on behalf of eight New Zealand metropolitan councils indicates Tauranga residents have mixed feelings about a number... Read More

Bags are packed and school is back! And Police are reminding the country about the need to pay attention on the roads. "Everyone has an important part to... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. Two women accused of killing 8-year-old Te Teko boy Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa... Read More

The highway between Matatā and Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty is closed due to flooding this morning. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said State Highway... Read More

A WorkSafe case against the Rotorua Lakes Council alleging it was at fault when a tourist slipped into a geothermal sinkhole near Whakarewarewa Village and... Read More

With all eyes on Waitangi this week as the nation marks the national day, in Tauranga, another important decision needs to be made regarding who will become... Read More