Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

If you thought naming your beloved pooch or feline Luna was innovative think again - as it's the most popular pet name in New Zealand for the sixth year... Read More

There's good news for Bay of Plenty holidaymakers this summer - but farmers may be less impressed. Niwa has released its monthly climate outlook which shows... Read More

An experienced vet who was fired after three customers complained about his conduct - including his attempts to euthanise a cow by choking it, then shooting... Read More

Findings from a recent Creative Bay of Plenty Te Waka Auaha Toi study highlight strong engagement and enthusiasm among Tauranga and Western Bay youth for museum... Read More

Thousands of mourners will today farewell war hero Sir Robert Gillies at Rotorua's Te Papaiouru marae. Today marks the final day of his tangihanga with... Read More

The opportunity to film an orca that 'dragged belly” along the Mount Maunganui shoreline this month was a 'once in a lifetime” opportunity but the... Read More

Works are continuing on upgrading the Arataki Bus Hub in Tauranga. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said the works are to improve safety during transit,... Read More

Waihī Beach Summer Kick-Off Festival is set to ring in the season with a vibrant, family-friendly day of music, food and festivities. The festival is... Read More

A teen who was followed into a shopping mall before being stabbed several times says she still remembers the attacker - a girl she knew - 'laughing and... Read More

Update, 7.45am: One person is reported to have serious injuries and is being transported to hospital following a two-car crash near the intersection of Te Puke... Read More

Early in the evening of 15 January 2022, Tonga's Hunga volcano erupted with the largest and most energetic explosion recorded in modern times. The eruption,... Read More