Police are investigating an incident in Bethlehem after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a fence. A police spokesperson said they were called to the area... Read More

Police have named the man who died after a crash near Whakatāne earlier this month. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatāne. Henriksen died after... Read More

Police have named the man fatally shot in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, on Saturday. He was 29-year-old Tristan Oakes. Oakes was found critically injured... Read More

Reported incidents of dogs attacking protected wildlife are increasing, newly released DOC data has revealed. And the data shows kiwi, our national bird,... Read More

An elderly council housing tenant who was awarded thousands of dollars in compensation after spending almost two years in a 'freezing” cold and... Read More

Fireworks may delight us, but they terrify pets. Guy Fawkes is nearly here, bringing with it the familiar bangs, whistles, and shrieks of fireworks. While... Read More

Crews have fought a 'fully ablaze” house fire in Kawerau. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they received reports of the fire about 9.30pm on Monday. Three... Read More

A cruise ship was forced to skip docking in Tauranga Harbour on Labour Day due to extreme winds. The Anthem of the Seas was seen off Mount Maunganui Main... Read More

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale scores his leadership lower than most of his team members score him. Councils around the country are regrouping after... Read More

Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing an influx of visitors to the Western Bay - including the first wave of freedom campers. As people... Read More

There are two new names as winners of the UCI Marathon MTB National Championship, staged as part of the annual Whaka 100 event in Rotorua. Rising 20-year-old... Read More

A record number of New Zealanders are experiencing burnout, with a combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock... Read More