Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
It took less than an hour for the first fatality of the New Year, between Te Aroha and…
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76
She said the qualities that defined her career include professionalism, humility and a no-nonsense approach to getting things…
The Reality Of Modelling Over 50: The Local Faces Challenging The Status Quo
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of 2025. Dan Ahwa talks to four…
How Te Hāpua thrives in isolation at the top of Aotearoa
Te Hāpua school overlooks Parengarenga Harbour. Photo / Yolisa Tswanya Now she is a teacher at the settlement’s…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 – January 4
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Website Neighbourly taken down after claims of data breach
“We take our data privacy responsibilities seriously and have contacted our members directly alerting them to the claims,…
Bay of Plenty deaths: Police investigate two bodies found at same property
About 2.10am today, police were made aware of a man who had been found deceased in another house…
Mother of teen killed in Pongakawa crash calls for tougher drug‑driving laws
As 2025 ends, the year’s road toll for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty stands at five,…
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025: Uncle of toddler urges safer driving
Her uncle, Jesse Tamm, is reminding drivers taking to the roads this summer to make wise choices because…
Year in Review: Bay of Plenty veteran truck driver Terry Hobart reflects on 30-year career
“I looked in my mirror and saw him coming past me upside down.” He retired three years ago…
Letters: Auckland crime, lack of police and mental health support slammed
Honours and community service It is very hard to decide if those who are awarded 2026 honours are…
Inside Russia, fatigue and resentment are festering beneath a suppression of dissent
He had no regrets over the loss of his leg. “It means that I can finally go home…