People flocked to the beaches en masse at the weekend, kepping surf lifeguards busy. Surf lifeguards across the country performed 15 rescues and assisted... Read More

The search for the motu's favourite beaches of 2025 has come to an end, with five brand-new champions rising through the ranks to claim the coveted titles.... Read More

It seems much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the country and possible thunderstorms today in Waikato... Read More

The A1homes New Zealand Festival of Longboarding returns to Pāpāmoa Beach this month bringing the surfing community together for a fun filled weekend. Coupled... Read More

A doctor concerned about an elderly man who defied orders not to drive wrote to transport officials who then took away his licence. Benny Cole* had... Read More

A smorgasbord of free family events are on offer to Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga residents on Waitangi Day, February 6. Waitangi Day is Aotearoa New... Read More

There is a growing awareness of the advantages of growing your own food, and if you know where to look, initiatives to make it easier and cheaper. From next... Read More

One person is dead after a vehicle has been found in a creek in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Pukehina Parade,... Read More

The motorcycle crash that nearly killed Hope Pearce ruptured her spleen and a rod was inserted into her left leg after it broke in three places. Her other... Read More

Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman in Hamilton on Saturday. Emergency services were called to a Forest Lake address shortly before 12.30am... Read More

State Highway 29 continues to be a hive of activity with night works starting on the Kaimai Range from Sunday, February 9 for 10 nights. SH29 Kaimai Range... Read More

Young Ocean Explorers is on a mission to transform how we view and care for New Zealand's stunning ocean. Through their revolutionary 21 Day Challenge, they... Read More