In 1974, a few primary school friends from Auckland persuaded their wives to let them have a weekend away for time out from work and the opportunity to relax... Read More

There is disruption ahead for users of the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd. Over two or possibly three nights this month, there will be night time closures... Read More

A Tairua fisherman has criticised Coromandel MP Scott Simpson for supporting legislation that will result in new marine protection areas in the Hauraki Gulf,... Read More

Fish & Game is welcoming a new charter to improve access to public conservation land for fishing and hunting. Minister for Hunting and Fishing Todd McClay... Read More

Guy Fawkes is coming… along with the bangs, whistles and shrieks of fireworks. Sure, it's exciting for some, but terrifying for others, especially if... Read More

Three suburbs in the Bay of Plenty are in New Zealand's 100 'hottest” suburbs, rating highly for price growth, employment and amenities, a OneRoof... Read More

Councillor attendance, debt and the organisation's achievements - and non-achievements - are all part of an annual look-back Rotorua Lakes Council's elected... Read More

Warning: This story includes details of sexual assault and may be distressing. 'Living in a world where you are afraid to close your eyes and relax... Read More

Tongan seasonal workers who had been in New Zealand for just a few hours were on a bus which rolled near Rotorua on Sunday morning. Up to 13 passengers were... Read More

Update, 4.10pm: Poihipi Road near Mangakino is blocked following a truck rolling. "Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 3.15pm," said a police... Read More

One person has been taken into custody following an assault near Whakatāne after reports of an assault at Awakeri Hot Springs. Police confirmed they were... Read More

As summer approaches, Tauranga can expect mainly fine weather this week, with occasional clouds. Daily temperatures are on the rise, starting at a pleasant high... Read More