Update. 4.20pm: The vegetation fire reported in the Whakamārama area near Te Puna Stream is now contained, said a Fire and ...

Customs have arrested three drug couriers at Auckland Airport, seizing methamphetamine with a combined street value of more ...

Update. 3.30pm: State Highway 2 traffic near the Te Puna Stream Bridge is reduced to one lane, due to a large scrub fire ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on 20th December 2024 aged 52 years, after a brave battle. Dearly loved daughter of the late Kevin and Shirley Griffin. Much loved sister of Anna, Stuart ...

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

To mark the one-year countdown, hundreds of local athletes and their supporters gathered at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub for a Unified Football Have-A-Go-Day, to provide a taste of the inclusion and energy ...