Three suburbs in the Bay of Plenty are in New Zealand's 100 'hottest” suburbs, rating highly for price growth, employment and amenities, a OneRoof... Read More

Councillor attendance, debt and the organisation's achievements - and non-achievements - are all part of an annual look-back Rotorua Lakes Council's elected... Read More

Warning: This story includes details of sexual assault and may be distressing. 'Living in a world where you are afraid to close your eyes and relax... Read More

Tongan seasonal workers who had been in New Zealand for just a few hours were on a bus which rolled near Rotorua on Sunday morning. Up to 13 passengers were... Read More

Update, 4.10pm: Poihipi Road near Mangakino is blocked following a truck rolling. "Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 3.15pm," said a police... Read More

One person has been taken into custody following an assault near Whakatāne after reports of an assault at Awakeri Hot Springs. Police confirmed they were... Read More

As summer approaches, Tauranga can expect mainly fine weather this week, with occasional clouds. Daily temperatures are on the rise, starting at a pleasant high... Read More

Waikato Regional Council's new $230,000 catamaran, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga. A ceremony was held in the town on Thursday followed by a blessing... Read More

A collective of Tūhoe elders are applying to the Māori Land Court for an urgent hearing to overturn trustee elections for the iwi's post-settlement governance... Read More

Kuaka FM disc jockeys took to the airwaves on Friday afternoon and the happiness was obvious with Pharrell Williams' Happy blasting as the first song. Keira... Read More

Imagine your favourite day in November. Envision wandering through lush gardens, finding yourself smiling at art displays, and laughing with friends as you enjoy... Read More

Update, 10.30am: At least 12 people have been injured after a bus rolled in Broadlands, near Rotorua, this morning. Police said the crash involved a single... Read More