Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit sprung on the market seemingly from out of nowhere in 2022, but on the outskirts of Te Puke, scientists were quietly celebrating decades... Read More

The deaths of four people in one day are a chilling reminder of what can go wrong on New Zealand roads, says police. Two drivers died following a crash in... Read More

As Team New Zealand moved closer to another America's Cup defence, helmsman Peter Burling brought up a milestone of his own. In Monday's race-three win... Read More

A woman convicted of laundering more than $430,000 in drug money spent tens of thousands on 'lifestyle” expenses, including overseas holidays,... Read More

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club's long-time member, Shaun Smith, has received the highest honour there is in surf lifesaving. At the recent Surf Life... Read More

Cruise ship passengers are getting ready to hop on and off for summer as the popular bus service returns to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga before the 2024/25 ... Read More

Tuesday morning proved to be a busy one for Coastguard Rotorua Lakes volunteers, who successfully rescued two waka ama paddlers stranded on Mokoia Island. The... Read More

Legislation that will help protect New Zealanders from cybercrime has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. '11... Read More

The overconsumption of meat has been related to negative health, environmental, and animal welfare outcomes. As a result, many people are cutting back on meat,... Read More

Nominations are open in the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards that celebrate the wonderful work carried out by individuals, groups, projects, initiatives and organisations. In... Read More

Waikato public hospital has told nurses not to speak to patients in any language other than English. A memo sent to all nursing staff last Friday, obtained... Read More

Rural groups are raising the alarm over the review and cancellation of school bus routes. The Ministry of Education said it regularly reviewed routes to ensure... Read More