Traffic is moving slowly between Tauranga and Katikati on State Highway 2 today due to tree works and drainage maintenance, with Stop/Go operations in place from 7am to 7pm. Photo / Supplied.

Very proud Grandad of Benjamin and Samantha, Keira, Flynn and Ashton, Ty and Kody. Loved younger brother of the late Donald. ‘Our world became less bright today’. A celebration of Winston’s life and ...

Evacuations have begun as an out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park continues to spread, now covering an estimated 1600ha. Residents of Waimarino (National Park) are being asked to ...

This month the Child Cancer Foundation is once again inviting Kiwis to bring meaning and heart into their homes by supporting its annual tea towel fundraiser. In its fourth year, the limited-edition ...

Members of the public and Surf Life Saving New Zealand lifeguards worked together to save swimmers caught in dangerous rips at Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa on Saturday. Both incidents happened outside ...

An out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park has spread overnight, now covering an estimated 1000ha. The large fire in the Central Plateau broke out yesterday, triggering evacuations ...

Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side-by-side on the Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau Māori ward councillor Gloria Leokava-Taani is the younger sister of second-term district-wide ...

Artist Tracey Finch is one of the artists exhibiting her work from a home studio during the BOP Open Studios art trail weekend in November. The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend returns from November ...

So how can you get a good night’s sleep, keep your house feeling dry and cool and stop mould growing in the process? Check out our 10 tips for beating the humidity below. When it’s muggy, your best ...

There’s a saying in New Zealand’s surf life saving community. “In it for life”. Waihī Beach resident Ian Robinson reckoned the mantra definitely applied to him. “Yep, i ...

Kiwi Trust (OKT) welcomes volunteers to get involved in its forest workday this Sunday, from 8.45am to 2pm. Those keen to help out should meet by 8.45am at Ōtanewainuku Shelter – which is opposite the ...

Next week there’s an opportunity to spread a little early Christmas cheer as Te Puke’s annual emergency services street appeal takes place. But please, don’t have rice on your gift list. The food ...