Opotiki residents should not be surprised if they get a phone call in coming days seeking their opinion on a range of council activities and... Read More

Police are appealing for information after a car chase in Whakatane yesterday afternoon. A 31-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents... Read More

  Maori arts and cultural performances, live music and workshops are just some of the offerings for this year’s Waitangi Day Festival at... Read More

A Maori immersion school in Rotorua will receive a grant of $25,390 to buy new sports uniforms for the school from the New Zealand Community Trust. Te... Read More

UPDATE: All of the close contacts to the Northland COVID case have tested negative so far. Minister for COVID Response Chris Hipkins says all contacts... Read More

  Police continue to appeal for information in relation to a death in the Western Bay of Plenty.   A homicide investigation is underway... Read More

Nearly 2500 people are reporting to have felt a swarm of earthquakes in the North Island. There have been several reports of quakes being felt along... Read More

Visitors to Te Toto Gorge, a picturesque and culturally significant site south of Raglan, are being urged to report people rubbish dumping. DOC is... Read More

  Rents shot up around the country when last year’s rent freeze was lifted, including the largest monthly rent increase in recorded history.   Renters... Read More

The Director-General of Health is confident New Zealand will receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March. Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the country is... Read More

Millions of vaping products imported into New Zealand will be required to display warning labels in te reo Maori if new government proposals are implemented. Under... Read More

More than $470,000 has been forfeited following an investigation into methamphetamine dealing in Gisborne. Three people were convicted in Gisborne District... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are being warned to plan for another hot day, with temperatures expected to reach anywhere from 25 – 29 degrees today. Record-breaking... Read More

Resealing works on State Highway 2 are continuing this week between Old Tauranga Road and Athenree Road, north of Katikati. Nightworks will continue... Read More

A man is facing a murder charge in connection to a homicide investigation in the Bay of Plenty. The 35-year-old man charged with wounding with intent... Read More