Police can confirm the man shot by Police in Matamata-Piako on Thursday was a 31-year-old from the Hauraki region. "He is known to Police and was shot after... Read More

One lane is blocked on State Highway 29, Kaimai Range. NZTA Waka Kotahi say that due to a fallen tree between Ruahihi Rd and Omanawa Rd, one lane on SH29... Read More

The head of the Transport Agency ordered the only line about a partnership with Māori removed from a short press release she issued about relegating the name... Read More

MPs have heard arguments both for and against allowing competitive shooters to use outlawed semi-automatic firearms. The weapons were banned in a sweeping... Read More

Last summer seemed to be dominated by flooding but this year, fires are making headlines. A state of local emergency was declared for Christchurch City, including... Read More

More than 95 per cent of cervical cancer is caused by Human Papillomaviruses - more commonly known as HPV. Toi Te Ora Public Health, Te Whatu Ora medical... Read More

A Bay of Plenty beach community is split over the rules for quad bike use at the Waiotahe Drifts subdivsion, with those in favour saying it could save lives. The... Read More

A Fire Plan outlines the particular fire risk conditions that exist or are likely to exist for a specific area, the local policies and procedures for the management... Read More

Whether it's a quick jaunt around the block or a leisurely bush walk, dog owners are being asked to paws for thought when having fun in the sun with their four-legged... Read More

Whakatāne District Council has agreed on a short-list of priority transport projects over the next three years. The list, presented to councillors at an... Read More

This Saturday, Coastguard Tauranga will officially welcome its newest fleet member - the state-of-the-art TECT Rescue. Built by Q-West Boat Builders and... Read More

A small Rotorua school that fought plans to allow higher buildings in its neighbourhood after finding human poo, drug paraphernalia and sanitary pads on its... Read More