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.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary McQuistion. Mary passed away on 1st November 2025 at Waikato Hospital, aged 84 years. Cherished wife of Ken McQuistion. Beloved mother of Peter, Sandy ...

Brad Mosen had the speed and the right moves to claim his second Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic victory at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Photo / Stuart Whitaker/The Write Angle Former New ...

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 ...

A new resource recovery centre will open in Ōmokoroa this month, which will extend the circular economy cycle project while providing meaningful work and training for people with intellectual ...

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 ...

A charity that raises funds for high-impact, New Zealand-based medical research to help save, extend and improve the lives of children is hosting its first lottery. Cure Kids raises money to support ...

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 ...