A new Chinese tool capable of cutting the most fortified undersea data cable has stoked fears for the spider web of fibre-optic cables that are the lifeblood... Read More

Eight children who drowned during one summer were the focus of a recent coroner's report that highlighted the need for close supervision when children are... Read More

On Thursday night, dedicated community groups and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards. Hosted at Holy Trinity Tauranga the... Read More

A man who broke into the home of a man he met online grabbed a handful of his underpants before quickly jumping into a wardrobe to hide after he was interrupted... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is taking its next step in the Local Water Done Well reform journey, consulting with the community to explore the future... Read More

More than 900 thousand superannuitants and almost five thousand veterans are among the New Zealanders set to receive a significant financial boost from next... Read More

A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who 'clawed” his neck and struck him on... Read More

Chunky old phones with their circular dials may evoke a sense of nostalgia for many visitors to Western Bay Museum's Echoes of Exchange exhibition. For others,... Read More

New Zealand Community Trust has granted Rotorua's Glenholme School $10,000 to help upgrade their playground with a new waka seesaw, ensuring a safer and more... Read More

La cueca is not just a dance, it's a symbol of Chilean identity. Cultural connection to music and dance is ingrained in Chilean culture and their dances are... Read More

One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in the Whakatāne town of Maraetotara this afternoon. A police spokesperson said emergency services... Read More

'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More