By Amy Williams of RNZ An mother of three says it makes her sad to see her children accepting there could be no presents this Christmas. Anau Fangupo's... Read More

As the three men charged with the murder of Tristan 'Eru” Oakes in Te Puke stood in the dock today, Oakes' whānau stood in the public gallery, looking... Read More

'I have no doubt that most people we meet would rather be at a supermarket with funds in their pocket,” Tauranga Community Foodbank general manager... Read More

Tauranga City Councillors have received a 15.56% pay rise, increasing their annual salaries from $141,064 to $163,000. Mayor Mahé Drysdale will earn... Read More

A driver was under the influence of cannabis when he 'lost control” and crossed the centreline into the path of a truck - killing him and his partner and... Read More

Four Bay of Plenty rivers have reached warning levels, with a heavy rain warning for the region still in place. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council said this... Read More

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for... Read More

Many places across the North Island are expected to continue experiencing heavy downpours today, as parts of a state highway in Waikato is inundated by floodwaters. Heavy... Read More

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More

MetService has heavy rain warnings in effect for the Coromandel Peninsula until 11am tomorrow. A heavy rain watch is also in place for Waitomo, Waikato and... Read More

The new Pāpāmoa East Interchange is progressing in its final construction phase. Work to install bridge barriers and remediate road surfacing on the Tauranga... Read More

Twenty-four hours of heavy rain is looming for the top half of the North Island and forecasters are particularly concerned for the Bay of Plenty. Orange heavy... Read More