Popular summit forced to close due to ‘reckless’ fireworks
A full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao Mt Maunganui over the next three evenings in…
School kapa haka group involved in bus-car crash that left one dead
One person has died following a crash between a car and a bus carrying a school group attending…
Councillors ramp up security after threats
At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly available support…
Crews extinguish fire at Rotorua’s Mitai Māori Village
Over a dozen crews were called to a fire at a popular tourist spot in Rotorua yesterday. Emergency…
Two ‘short-lived’ eruptions confirmed at Whakaari/White Island
Two “short-lived” eruptions were observed at Whakaari/White Island yesterday afternoon, volcanologists say. The first eruption took place at…
White Island alert raised after ‘possible eruption’ unfolds
The volcanic alert level at Whakaari/White Island has been raised to level three after a possible eruption this…
How Mahé Drysdale rates his leadership as mayor
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale scores his leadership lower than most of his team members score him. Councils around…
Man fatally shot in Te Puke named, pair sought by police
Police have identified two men they want to speak to in relation to a homicide investigation in Te…
England’s Ashes stars struggle in the first ODI against NZ
Harry Brook hit 11 sixes in an extraordinary captain’s knock of 135, outshining other England Ashes stars in…
Building law shake-up gives hope to Rotorua’s historic Blue Baths
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s earthquake prone building system may trigger the possibility of reopening Rotorua’s famous Blue…
Homicide probe launched after man shot in Te Puke dies in hospital
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man who was shot in Te Puke died in hospital…
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with car in Bay of Plenty
A cyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a car in Western Bay of Plenty. Police…