Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has... Read More

Police in the Coromandel Police District completed more than 900 breath tests at 28 different checkpoints in one day, with five drivers processed for excess... Read More

A body has been found overnight at a beach in Ōhope; days after a man jumped into the water while fleeing police. Police confirmed that formal identification... Read More

Whether you're a new pet parent or an experienced dog guardian, training your dog is essential. Mastering these three key behaviours can be invaluable... Read More

An investigation has been launched following an 'assault” in Rotorua where it is understood a nurse suffered stab-like injuries while on a house call. A... Read More

Christmas Day saw a quieter-than-usual workload for surf lifeguards nationwide, with just a single rescue performed. However, Boxing Day brought significantly... Read More

Popular beaches in holiday hotspots in both islands have been forced to close yesterday afternoon after separate shark sightings, prompting evacuations by... Read More

One person has died following a single vehicle motorbike crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency servvices were called to the crash on Main Road, Murupara today... Read More

Doing a bit of post Christmas shopping? Police are urging people to be cautious when it comes to buying good listed for sale on social media. "Our advice... Read More

Katikati is in for a whopper of a country fair on February 2 when the Katikati A&P Society hosts its 100th show at the Uretara Domain. Society president Louellen... Read More

A motorbike rider is reported to have critical injuries following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Main Road Murupara is closed between Pine Drive and Kowhai... Read More

Heading into his final year of high school, Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student Luca Ririnui never thought he'd be in Kazakhstan and Serbia within days... Read More