The number of people killed on New Zealand roads has fallen for a third consecutive year, with provisional figures showing 272 deaths in 2025, down from 292... Read More

Police say New Year's celebrations around the country passed without major incident, with 41 arrests, including 17 in the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

The Walk Without Fear Trust is calling on New Zealanders to look after one another and make responsible choices as communities across the country. Chairman... Read More

A person has died after a crash in Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. A police spokesperson said they were called to the intersection of State Highway... Read More

Lotto Powerball's last jackpot of 2025 has gone unstruck. Wednesday night's draw offered a $4 million Lotto Powerball prize. But three lucky punters will... Read More

Researchers are investigating 'hotspots” of a venomous spider throughout the country this summer. The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted... Read More

The 'rebirth” of golf in the Bay of Plenty isn't just a trend; it's a transformation of a 'booming” sport driven by a social momentum, according... Read More

Eastern region surf lifeguards are preparing for a busy New Year's Day, with easing swell and improving winds expected to draw large crowds to some of the region's... Read More

Police arewarning riders about the consequences of unlawfully riding electric dirt bikes on roads, footpaths and cycle lanes, after a spike in crashes involving... Read More

Alcohol impairment, impatience and fatigue remain major concerns for Bay of Plenty Police as New Year celebrations ramp up. Bay of Plenty district road policing... Read More

A Te Aroha sculptor has taken on board the 'trash to treasure” philosophy in a highly creative way. For the past 15 years, Adrian Worsley has turned... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 29, at the summit of the Kaimai range. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern shift... Read More