The now retired and Pāpāmoa -based Pickard has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year ...

The principal of a rural Bay of Plenty primary school is “gutted” after thieves broke into a shed and stole thousands of dollars-worth of fundraised power tools used for “essential” student learning. ...

Te Runa, 26, was sentenced in 2024 in the Rotorua District Court forto two years, three months and 15 days’ imprisonment and ...

A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the final time, due to sponsorship ...

Murray has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to literature. The independent writer, who ...

Venter has gained more than 15 million Instagram views, a number-one spot on the Hot NZ Singles Charts, had significant ...

Tauranga rang in 2025 with fireworks, fights, family fun, booze ban breaches and almost 4500 breath tests, authorities say. A ...

In 2024, carnage on Rotorua roads contributed to the tally – there were 12 deaths, the most locally for several years.

If you’re planning to freedom camp in Tauranga, it’s important you play your part in keeping our beautiful corner of New ...

Howard passed away peacefully on Tuesday 31 December 2024. Much loved partner of Kay, father to Richard. Will be missed by family and friends. Celebration of Howard’s life, to be advised.

The government's plan to offer vaping starter kits through stop-smoking services is facing criticism from health experts ...

Pharmac, New Zealand's medicine procurement agency, continues to make strides in increasing access to life-saving medicines ...