With the Easter break coinciding with the early part of the Roar hunting season, there will likely be big numbers of hunters taking to the bush this long weekend. Recreational... Read More

Dozens of people are wanted for a novel drug trial, using ketamine for those with treatment resistant depression. Researchers at the University of... Read More

UPDATE: One person is in a critical condition following an incident on Mauao today. Emergency services were called to a popular walking track on Mauao at... Read More

Supermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables, after the announcement that prices have fallen. Woolworths New Zealand says... Read More

A young person whose family thought they were playing video games was actually hoarding thousands of images of child exploitation, violent extremism, gore and... Read More

A new public transport system trial is underway in Tauranga. The new Baybus OnDemand service, launched by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, is set to run... Read More

Some minor earthquake activity is being observed at Mt Ruapehu. GeoNet reports that in addition to a recent drop in lake temperature, in recent weeks Ruapehu... Read More

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters. 'The Serene S2068 heaters which were manufactured in March 2021 have a manufacturing... Read More

A homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a Hamilton address. Police were called to a Rototuna residential address around... Read More

Cruise ship season for the Bay of Plenty is due to finish in less than a month, with another four cruise ships arriving, before a visit by Majestic Princess... Read More

The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The... Read More

A 30 year plan for the future of the Mount Maunganui to Arataki area sets out how Tauranga City Council will protect and enhance existing community values, as... Read More