05:00pm Fri 28 Nov, 2025
A Wellington man is being hailed for his quick thinking and bravery after paddling into a dangerous rip to rescue a woman who was swept hundreds of metres offshore... Read More
03:25pm Fri 28 Nov, 2025
A blessing ceremony on Wednesday marked the beginning of construction for the new Gate Pā Community Centre. The 500sq m facility would provide a... Read More
02:30pm Fri 28 Nov, 2025
Te Puke Library is offering a chance to get craftily creative before the town's Christmas Float parade. For the past six months, the library has been hosting... Read More
10:05am Fri 28 Nov, 2025
Two Bay Boardriders will battle the waves in Peru next month when representing New Zealand at the junior world surfing championships. Mount Maunganui surfers... Read More
02:24pm Thu 27 Nov, 2025
A rāhui is in place on a stretch of Mount Maunganui Beach after a person was pulled from the water overnight. Police and other emergency services were called... Read More
01:00pm Thu 27 Nov, 2025
The popular Wairere Falls Track near Matamata will remain closed this summer as the Department of Conservation carries out safety improvements. The track... Read More
11:47am Thu 27 Nov, 2025
Tauranga and international communities are mourning the death of father and social worker Jaismon Francis, who went missing in Otūmoetai on Thursday. Tributes... Read More
08:00am Thu 27 Nov, 2025
The spirit of diversity and community will take centre stage later this weekend when Ethkick 2025 kicks off at Oceandowns Reserve, Mount Maunganui. This popular... Read More
07:30am Thu 27 Nov, 2025
Winning Lotto second division tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Katikati. Thirteen players nationwide each won $16,290 in last night's live draw. The... Read More
09:00am Wed 26 Nov, 2025
A national children's health charity has publicly distanced itself from an event claiming to be raising money for them, and police are now investigating after... Read More
08:00am Wed 26 Nov, 2025
Personal trainer Louise Watson has built a reputation for helping others and pushing them to their limits - but at Christmas, she's pushing for something... Read More
11:45am Tue 25 Nov, 2025
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