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.…
White Island volcanic alert level raised, Tauranga flights cancelled
Air New Zealand said it had cancelled flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an ash…
Flights cancelled over ash cloud from Whaakari/White Island
Air New Zealand said it has cancelled 19 flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an…
Tropical low to graze upper North Island, prompting weather watches
A tropical low is expected to graze the upper North Island in the coming days, prompting heavy rain…
Woman charged after boy, 4, fatally mauled by dog in Bay of Plenty
A woman is due to appear in court after a four-year-old boy was fatally mauled by a dog…