For Michael Lefebvre, the ocean is his sanctuary. 'It's a part of who I am,” he reflects, 'and it rejuvenates me”. A keen surfer for... Read More

Plans to investigate congestion charges further in Tauranga have been dropped by council after a public outcry. Instead, issues with the road congestion charges... Read More

The Waitangi Tribunal has approved an application for an urgent inquiry into coalition government policies impacting te reo Māori. Tauranga-based iwi Ngai... Read More

Trade Me estimates the average New Zealander has more than $1000 worth of unwanted possessions lying around their house. At the same time, recycling advocates... Read More

Police say the raid on a Ngongotahā, Rotorua, property to recover a stolen tiny house on wheels has uncovered more stolen items. On Friday, March... Read More

The coalition Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access the rehabilitation and reintegration support they need to turn their... Read More

Road rehabilitation night works in the Western Bay of Plenty on State Highway 2 get underway with surveying tonight at Te Karaka Stream bridge. Due to weather... Read More

Dairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people. 'We want all children to... Read More

Hauraki District Council has signed a $35 million contract for the upgrade of its Paeroa Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Toby Adams says it's the single... Read More

An unseasonably cold outbreak is set to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gales to many parts of the country on Monday. MetService says a trough will bring... Read More

Wind gusts have reached more than 140km/h in exposed parts of Canterbury and some flights in and out of Wellington have been affected as a cold snap brings heavy... Read More

A sunken boat has been tied to Tauranga's Waikareao jetty. 'The boat is mostly submerged with just part of its starboard stern poking out of the water,”... Read More