Emergency services are at a fire at Tahorakuri Forest in the Taupō District. A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency NZ said multiple calls were received about... Read More

The man who led a rescue operation to retrieve a young girl who survived a cliff plunge at Hāhei which claimed a young boy's life has described the distressing... Read More

Hine Brooking pauses for a moment to consider the question. We are sitting down with the 16 year old from Gisborne Girls' High School to reflect on her incredible... Read More

Three of New Zealand's suburbs, including one from the Bay of Plenty, have been named finalists in Trade Me Property's People's Choicest Awards - a chance to... Read More

At peak hours, more than 9000 beachgoers enjoyed the hot weather at patrolled beaches this weekend - nearly double last weekend. Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

This Saturday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half brings a strong field of multisport athletes to the start line at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay, including... Read More

The Kawerau community is staying vigilant amid high temperatures and the declaration of a restricted fire season. Kawerau was the hottest place in the country... Read More

Appointment wait times for children seeking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments are 'a hell of a lot faster” in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

The second weekend in February will see a magnificent showcase of boating history as the 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade takes to... Read More

Update 4.35 pm: Power was restored to 531 properties in Mount Maunganui at 4.17pm after a tree branch landed on power lines on Concord Ave at 3.45pm today, said... Read More

It is less than two weeks now to the 'greatest show on turf” - the biggest dirt bike race in the southern hemisphere - the annual New Zealand Motocross... Read More

State Highway 2 users are expressing their frustration at what they say are 'serious traffic” delays along the route due to roadworks. SunLive... Read More