A swarm of earthquakes has been detected under Mt Ruapehu. GNS Science duty volcanologist Yannik Behr said an earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mt Ruapehu's... Read More

Flowers laid in tribute at the spot where a deaf and blind man was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Rotorua have been destroyed in a fire. Other items... Read More

Boat owners are being reminded of their responsibilities after a boat sank in Tauranga Harbour this week. Today, two SunLive readers reported a vessel had... Read More

Despite question marks over United States' tariffs, kiwifruit growers have enjoyed a highly promising season. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief... Read More

Thirteen Mongrel Mob members in cars swarmed around a rival gang vehicle at a Rotorua roundabout in broad daylight and attacked. Some had weapons, some... Read More

A second public sculpture will be installed in Tauranga, created by an artist known for bold, abstract and colourful works. Font, Tauranga's public art... Read More

A freshwater fish species found only in New Zealand is having the spotlight shone on it through new University of Canterbury research. Ancient and endemic... Read More

Government moves to restrict large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions have been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Rotorua-Taupo branch president Braydon Schroder... Read More

A teenager who ran down his mother's partner with a car and killed him can now be named as Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi. Ronaki-Wihapi is serving a 17-year... Read More

New Zealand's red meat sector performed strongly again during May, with overall exports worth $1.15 billion, a 6% increase year-on-year, according to the... Read More

Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people's lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland... Read More

Workers have gathered to mark the closure of the Kinleith paper mill. While the wider Kinleith site continues to operate, about 150 people lost their jobs. To... Read More