Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More

A Lotto player from Whakatāne had luck on their side after winning $20,759 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. They also won... Read More

Police investigating a firearms incident in Tokoroa are extending their appeal for information. Police were called about 10.40am Sunday, November 10 to State... Read More

The number of community boards in the Western Bay of Plenty could be cut from five to three after next year's council elections. After a lengthy debate at... Read More

Auckland Zoo has said goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant, and with her, her keepers. After about two-and-a-half years of planning and waiting, Burma... Read More

Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More

Two Tauranga students have won skateboards emblazoned with their own designs after entering a competition to celebrate a skateboard collection that will be displayed... Read More

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More

Following their work to provide families across the region with a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity is excited to open a destination charity store in... Read More

New Zealand house prices are still down significantly from their peaks of 2021. But property market commentators say there are some areas more "undervalued"... Read More