For the first time in three years, Tauranga won't start summer with seasonal water restrictions. But that's not a licence to go wild with the hose. A Tauranga... Read More

A man has died after being pulled from the water at a Mount Maunganui beach this evening. Police and other emergency services were called to the beach about... Read More

House prices are down, but rent rises have flattened. In both markets, people looking for a home have the power. So, is it better, financially, to own... Read More

Not even fast-food giant McDonald's New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. Around 90% of the fast food... Read More

A woman who was massaged by a shirtless physio says she regretted not coming forward earlier after hearing about his conduct towards another female client. 'I've... Read More

In less than two weeks, the flag drops on a massive month of high-class racing action when the Suzuki International Series blasts off. Competition organiser... Read More

Warning: This story contains an image of a dead horse. A dead horse is among the debris stuck up against the Whakatāne River Bridge piers after last week's... Read More

Tauranga's One Love music festival has decided to cancel its 2026 edition, pointing towards what it calls 'several challenging situations”. The... Read More

A Kawerau woman has recounted the moment she circled the numbers on her Lotto ticket and realised she had won a share of $55 million in last Saturday's must-be-won... Read More

State Highway 33 in the Bay of Plenty is now open. The road was closed earlier following a two-vehicle crash, involving a truck, near Okere Bridge about 8.40am,... Read More

Mount Main Beach is set to host a fast-paced, world-class international lifesaving sport competition this week. The 2025 International Surf Rescue Challenge... Read More

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