The principal of a rural Bay of Plenty primary school is 'gutted” after thieves broke into a shed and stole thousands of dollars-worth of fundraised power... Read More

In his 50 years as a firefighter, including helping lead responses to the Christchurch earthquake and Pike River mine disaster, the job was always about... Read More

She may have performed on New Zealand's biggest stage with one of the world's biggest bands, but Frankie Venter's hometown headline show is what really changed things... Read More

The irony is not lost on prolific Tauranga author Lee Murray as she casts about for words to describe how she feels about being named in the 2025 New Year... Read More

The Rotorua Daily Post covered more than 100 court cases throughout 2024 in the Rotorua District Court, High Court and through the New Zealand Parole Board. They... Read More

A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the final time, due to sponsorship drying up. River Sounds festival... Read More

There are plenty of spots to enjoy in the Bay this summer, whether that's just for the day or overnight. If you're planning to freedom camp in Tauranga,... Read More

The provisional number of road deaths in 2024 stands at 289, down from 341 in 2023. Police said while there has been a reduction in the number of families... Read More

Nadia Christensen is nervous whenever her loved ones travel on the roads. In her eyes, there seem to be more 'idiots” behind the wheel. It's the second... Read More

Kate says her KiwiSaver balance is about $15,000. She's been largely out of full-time work for the past 13 years, caring for children. In contrast, her... Read More

Tauranga rang in 2025 with fireworks, fights, family fun, booze ban breaches and almost 4500 breath tests, authorities say. A police spokesperson said 12 people... Read More

The government's plan to offer vaping starter kits through stop-smoking services is facing criticism from health experts concerned about potential long-term... Read More