Whakaari victim’s mother wants to move to NZ
An Australian mother who lost her husband and daughter in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption says she wants…
Police kept busy during annual Whangamatā Beach Hop
Police say they arrested considerably more people at Whangamatā’s Beach Hop car event than in recent years. Tens…
What drivers will pay at new toll point on SH2 near Pāpāmoa
A second tolling point will be added to the Tauranga Eastern Link, the Government has confirmed. It will…
Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter
After four years of traffic disruption, the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is complete and about to open for use.…
Subtropical low to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high seas
A subtropical low moving south towards New Zealand is expected to bring widespread heavy rain, strong winds and…
Six remote roads set to lose full NZTA funding, mayors want rethink
Six of New Zealand’s most remote roads are set to lose their full government funding next year, sparking…
Person injured after boat explosion at Tauranga marina
One person has been moderately injured following a boat explosion in Tauranga this afternoon. Police said it received…
Cemetery ‘mess’ disappoints bereaved mum
Weeds growing “higher than headstones” and other recent maintenance issues at Rotorua cemeteries have left mourners disappointed. By…
Daytime closures for major highway between Auckland and Tauranga
The Karangahake Gorge between Tauranga and Auckland is set to close over two days during set hours later…
Black Caps slump to 7-wicket defeat by South Africa
A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in…
Residents told to ‘stay inside’ after fire at car wreckers in Ngongotaha
Police have advised those living near Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha to “stay inside” and “close windows and doors”…
Residents rally against Rotorua’s fortnightly bin change
Rotorua Lakes Council is backing its move to fortnightly general rubbish collection despite an online clamour to reconsider.…