Whale song and human language share structural similarities, according to a breakthrough study by scientists who analysed years of humpback whale recordings... Read More

When a woman with limited means was organising her former husband's tangi she applied for a $1960 grant, just over half of which was to cover kai for... Read More

New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped by more than 50 per cent in the last four years. Statistics from the Real Estate Institute... Read More

Experts share the 10 best destinations to explore in a caravan or motorhome during summer in New Zealand While a winter roadie can be magical, summer... Read More

It was a tough outing at Whangamatā this weekend for the second three events on the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge with the forecasted swell... Read More

Eight of the 73 new New Zealand Police constables who graduated last week will start their first day of duty in their Police districts on Monday February 17. Commissioner... Read More

Forecasters are warning of potential for severe thunderstorms across the central North Island later today - bringing a risk of slips and flash flooding. MetService... Read More

A rāhui is in place following a death at the northern end of Maketū Beach at the weekend. Emergency services were advised just after 4pm on Saturday... Read More

The touch community is being called upon to nominate a Home Ground Hero who goes above and beyond in support of the game. The initiative celebrates unsung... Read More

Athenree Homestead will come to life via the sight and sound of vintage engines on Sunday, February 16, when the historic property hosts its popular Classic... Read More

A Te Puke daycare increased the height of a fence after a child climbed it and was found by a member of the public. It comes after Tauranga early learning... Read More

Dozens of schools gave their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, choosing not to come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That... Read More