Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned to never leave their pets unattended in vehicles during the summer as it can cause severe distress and even death. The... Read More

Federated Farmers is calling for a national pest strategy as rising numbers of feral animals hammer farm pasture, fences, and native bush. The lobby and advocacy... Read More

A medical drone trial is set to take flight in the Western Bay of Plenty this week. The trial flight is scheduled to take place on November 27, at 10am, operating... Read More

Thousands of cases of diabetes-related amputations and vision loss amongst New Zealanders are set to be prevented by recent access to wearable glucose... Read More

A natural light show has drawn crowds to Pāpāmoa Beach, where glowing blue waves have been lighting up the shoreline. Local Barbara Cowell, 78, said she... Read More

A long-time rural reporter from the Bay of Plenty has slotted into the role of promoting the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. Sheryl Haitana, who has 20... Read More

More coloured sand products have been recalled after testing positive for asbestos. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released a... Read More

Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year, they are... Read More

A landlord has been accused of subjecting tenants at two rental properties to racist messages, including telling one couple to 'go to Mumbai”. Darren... Read More

Genesis Energy has pushed 'go” on its $236 million Edgecumbe Solar Farm project in the Bay of Plenty, which is expected to start generating enough... Read More

A Tauranga man assaulted by a woman he confronted over 'dangerous” parking says he can't sleep on his left side, due to pain in his face, and has... Read More

A critically injured person has been airlifted to hospital after a workplace incident in Ōpotiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd... Read More