The popular Wairere Falls Track near Matamata will remain closed this summer as the Department of Conservation carries out safety improvements. The track... Read More

Tauranga and international communities are mourning the death of father and social worker Jaismon Francis, who went missing in Otūmoetai on Thursday. Tributes... Read More

Rock-scaling work planned for State Highway 29 is being postponed because of predicted poor weather. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the works planned... Read More

A burst of colour and creativity now greets pedestrians in Arataki, after the unveiling of stunning student artwork at the newly upgraded alleyway between... Read More

Unusually warm ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are signalling a muggy shift to the start of summer. Surface temperatures in some parts... Read More

The spirit of diversity and community will take centre stage later this weekend when Ethkick 2025 kicks off at Oceandowns Reserve, Mount Maunganui. This popular... Read More

Winning Lotto second division tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Katikati. Thirteen players nationwide each won $16,290 in last night's live draw. The... Read More

A solo diver who surfaced without his mask on was distressed and struggling to breathe when he called to his friend on the beach for help. The friend... Read More

For the first time in three years, Tauranga won't start summer with seasonal water restrictions. But that's not a licence to go wild with the hose. A Tauranga... Read More

A man has died after being pulled from the water at a Mount Maunganui beach this evening. Police and other emergency services were called to the beach about... Read More

House prices are down, but rent rises have flattened. In both markets, people looking for a home have the power. So, is it better, financially, to own... Read More

Not even fast-food giant McDonald's New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef. Around 90% of the fast food... Read More