Many people will be familiar with the three monthly call or appointment to the doctors to get your prescriptions for medications renewed - but that could be... Read More

Arrests have been made but no charges laid as work on a controversial pipeline resumed at a tapu [sacred] Rotorua lake overnight. Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

Police have seized dozens of patches and laid hundreds of charges against people since a new law was introduced three months ago. The Gangs Act came into... Read More

A petition aiming to reduce the number of babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been presented to Parliament. Tauranga man... Read More

The fast-growing region of Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals to help deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000... Read More

Public consultation will open next week on the Government's proposal to reduce compliance requirements for owners of vintage cars, vintage motorcycles, and privately... Read More

The Reserve Bank's positive economic outlook indicates the economy is growing and people can look forward to more jobs and opportunities, Finance Minister Nicola... Read More

A tough economy isn't stopping a pair of motel owners from achieving their multimillion dollar plans for their business. Heng Zhang and Irene Shi, who bought... Read More

Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches from the School Lunch Collective have contacted the Ministry of Education with queries and complaints. The... Read More

Twenty-one tertiary students have completed summer internships and research projects at Tauranga City Council, gaining hands-on experience while making meaningful... Read More

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army. The charity's... Read More

A Waikato farmer who has long had overseas workers in his staff mix is cautiously optimistic about changes to migrant visa rules. 'It's not a game-changer,... Read More