It was meant to be a positive event: a toy giveaway, organised by a charity hoping to ease the load for families at Christmas. But it ended in pushing and... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering selling some of its stake in the profitable Port of Tauranga. The regional council holds a 54.1 per cent shareholding... Read More

A lyrical, informative and unique film ‘A Different Living', illuminating the everyday life of Nelson artist, athlete and politician Mike Ward is being... Read More

Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks to a significant drop in the cost of produce. The latest... Read More

Eight new police patrol dog teams are now trained up and ready to go after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham on Wednesday,... Read More

Landowners are being reminded to check if they need a Bylaw Authority before doing any digging, planting or building. A Bylaw Authority is written permission... Read More

The police watchdog has found officers used excessive force in six incidents during last year's protest and occupation of Parliament's grounds. The... Read More

WARNING: This story contains graphic images showing the extent of the woman's injuries. Please view at your own discretion. An 82-year-old woman who went... Read More

A keen fisherman with one arm has taken it upon himself to design a revolutionary surf-caster. DaCinka is the brainchild of a one-armed New Zealand fisherman... Read More

Covid-19 is still circulating in New Zealand, with a spike in cases in recent weeks, including within the Bay of Plenty. A number of New Zealand hospitals,... Read More

Parliament has passed the legislation repealing Fair Pay Agreements through its third reading, under urgency. The previous Labour government passed the law... Read More

The New Zealand Cross-country Championships wound up for 2023 with the third and final round in the Wairarapa on Sunday. Organised at late notice and later... Read More