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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...