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

'Right, what are we going to do with the cats?” Along with concern and uncertainty, that was one of Jen Agnew's first reactions when test results... Read More

A Taupō man says his rubber Jandals and having some rubber rollers on scaffolding are potentially what saved him from serious injury after being struck... Read More

Fine weather is expected to continue this week, with some isolated showers. A weak front will be moving slowly northwards onto the central North Island on... Read More

A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council says a woman 'grabbed” him by the neck and knocked him unconscious... Read More

Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - in a "mutual... Read More

Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department is only the tip of the iceberg... Read More