A young boy killed in suspicious circumstances in the Eastern Bay of Plenty last week can now be named. The death of Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa, 8, on Friday... Read More

A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene of a fire at Pāpāmoa Plaza. Fire Emergency NZ northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika... Read More

New Zealand's largest paper mill is proposing a halt to production in June 2025, affecting 230 jobs. The proposal was presented to staff at Kinleith Mill... Read More

After Tamatoa Tanga was caught selling ecstasy, the fear of going to jail convinced the 25-year-old to hand in his Filthy Few gang patch so he could live... Read More

Iconic Gold Coast cabaret Dracula's is touring New Zealand in 2025 with its new show Sanctuary - and it's visiting Rotorua. Sanctuary, a new production,... Read More

The Black Ferns Sevens will feature three new faces, including one from Bay of Plenty, and one impending milestone as they head away for their first two tournaments... Read More

Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui says a lack of housing was not something that could be put to bed by the district council in its Freedom Camping Bylaw. Tunui... Read More

By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance and safeguarding antibiotics for when... Read More

An influential health initiative to encourage people to eat five plus servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily is celebrating 30 years of success in Aotearoa... Read More

"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen with National and NZ First saying they will not support... Read More

A vehicle towing a stolen caravan has taken police on 'reckless” chase around the Coromandel resulting in injuries to members of the public. Police... Read More

It's been 12 months since Jordan van Deursen went missing in the Coromandel bush and his family still have questions over the man's disappearance. Jordan,... Read More