Earlier, 2.10pm: Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire along State Highway 2, near Whakamārama in the ...

Backing on to the Mauao Historic Reserve, Mount Beachside Holiday Park boasts one of the best holiday locations in the ...

Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire along State Highway 2, near Whakamārama in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Dutch elm disease has claimed the life of a 100-year-old elm tree in the Waikato, despite the tree being vaccinated. The ...

One person is in police custody following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. About 9.30am, Police were called to a ...

One person has been taken into custody, and another is being treated for moderate injuries after a crash on State Highway 2.

Rotorua mother Laila Jeffries had “life-changing” breast reduction surgery in April after 15 years of “fighting” to get it.

The Ōpōtiki News reported the attack on a young woman on September 14, which left her with serious injuries requiring ...

Provisional figures show a significant reduction in the number of drownings last year. Water Safety New Zealand said there ...

On 2 January 2025, Beryl passed away peacefully, aged 81. She will be deeply missed by Barry, Leanne, Kaywyn, Wendy and their families, her friends and all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, ...

St John’s Caring Callers is a free anonymous service where volunteers regularly call people who might be living alone or ...

The Bay of Plenty should expect to see some brighter and drier days this week. Flurries of snow were seen at the top of the Desert Road on Sunday, bringing a colder start to the week. MetService ...