With pet ownership rising, more animals appear in public spaces, prompting calls for responsible 'petiquette” to ensure harmony between pet lovers and... Read More

A decision to forgo seizure medication and start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup per week, has cost a man almost... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is calling on hikers and trampers to prepare thoroughly to avoid being caught out by the weather as Waitangi Day approaches. With... Read More

A man says delays in diagnosing a lesion on his right finger as a type of skin cancer led to the removal of his finger, lymph nodes and radiation therapy. The... Read More

Following a successful term for last year's cohort, twelve young Rotorua locals have been selected as the 2025 Youth Councillors for Rotorua Lakes Council. Mayor... Read More

US President Donald Trump might not be putting tariffs on New Zealand imports to the US, but New Zealanders may still feel the impact, economists say. Trump... Read More

Like every good big sister, when 16-year-old Lovelyann Tafuna knew it was time to try out for the Aotearoa Māori Poirewa (New Zealand Māori Volleyball) team,... Read More

More than 30,000 people are expected to descend on Waimana in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for Te Hui Ahurei o Tūhoe, with BayTrust announcing a $10,000 grant... Read More

Tauranga teenager Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run to become the youngest man to win a national senior track and field title. In a performance... Read More

People flocked to the beaches en masse at the weekend, keeping surf lifeguards busy. Surf lifeguards across the country performed 15 rescues and assisted... Read More

The search for the motu's favourite beaches of 2025 has come to an end, with five brand-new champions rising through the ranks to claim the coveted titles.... Read More

A smorgasbord of free family events are on offer to Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga residents on Waitangi Day, February 6. Waitangi Day is Aotearoa New... Read More