Both Whakatāne’s mayor and a ratepayers group intent on lowering rates believe rates capping will create hardship for ...

MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island on Wednesday, with possible thunderstorms in some places, and a number of watches and warnings in place. A heavy rain warning is in place ...

WorkSafe New Zealand has taken enforcement action against a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit packhouse company after one of its employees was critically injured on a kiwifruit conveyor sys ...

One person has died after a car crashed into a river in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to White Pine Bush ...

Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire in Tauranga this afternoon. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Josh Pennefather said they received a call to ...

Tauranga City Libraries and the Mount Maunganui Lions are inviting the community to turn small acts of kindness into big memories for local families doing it tough. For more than a decade, the Make a ...

New Zealand’s first “anti-surf contest” will make a splash at Mount Maunganui on the first weekend of summer. Red Bull will bring its globally recognised Foam Wreckers competition to Tay St Beach ...

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New Zealanders naturing on or near the ocean are being reminded to follow marine reserve rules as we head into summer. There are 44 marine reserves around the country, from the Kermadecs in the far ...

Police have cordoned off a Bay of Plenty street following a gunshot aimed at a house this morning. Police said they received a report of a firearm being discharged towards a house in Te Puke at about ...

In the 12 hours from 11am today until 11pm tonight, MetService said another 60 to 90 mm of rain was expected. “Heavy rain has eased for a time this morning, however, another period of heavy rain is ...

Police are looking for Robin Dion Leslie Martin, who has a warrant for his arrest. Police said in a statement Martin, 52, was wanted in relation to dishonesty offences and was known to frequent the ...