A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More

Over the summer there can be a lot of stress placed on families, it is sadly one of the busiest times of year for Police attending family violence. Family... Read More

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More

With thousands of revellers predicted to descend upon festivals and concerts around Aotearoa this summer, Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) is reminding everyone to... Read More

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 41 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty, and surrounding regions during the month of November. These... Read More

Jayden Whyman met his future wife, Tasha, at a bus stop in Rotorua when they were just teenagers. She loved painting, walking their dog, spending time... Read More

Police have backtracked on replacing their old road spikes - which have injured dozens of officers - despite testing new, safer spikes. But because so few... Read More

A young Whitianga boy was terrified after feeling an insect crawl inside his ear and wriggle around inside. Mother Rozemarije de Ronde told the Herald... Read More

Police can confirm that a body was located in the Waikato River on Tuesday 17 December and, while formal identification procedures are still to be completed,... Read More

Tauranga residents will not have access to a public supply of non-fluoridated water for at least another few months, but a fluoride-free advocate says the move... Read More

Search and rescue efforts continue for survivors after a 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, followed by a 6.1 quake on Wednesday killed at least... Read More

Cancer survivor Duncan Smith is resting after his 1700km trip hiking the length of the North Island. The 79-year-old Whakatāne resident chose to do the North... Read More