Update. 3.30pm: State Highway 2 traffic near the Te Puna Stream Bridge is reduced to one lane, due to a large scrub fire ...

Earlier, 2.10pm: Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire along State Highway 2, near Whakamārama in the ...

Backing on to the Mauao Historic Reserve, Mount Beachside Holiday Park boasts one of the best holiday locations in the ...

Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire along State Highway 2, near Whakamārama in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Dutch elm disease has claimed the life of a 100-year-old elm tree in the Waikato, despite the tree being vaccinated. The ...

One person has been taken into custody, and another is being treated for moderate injuries after a crash on State Highway 2.

One person is in police custody following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. About 9.30am, Police were called to a ...

Rotorua mother Laila Jeffries had “life-changing” breast reduction surgery in April after 15 years of “fighting” to get it.

The Ōpōtiki News reported the attack on a young woman on September 14, which left her with serious injuries requiring ...

Provisional figures show a significant reduction in the number of drownings last year. Water Safety New Zealand said there ...

On 2 January 2025, Beryl passed away peacefully, aged 81. She will be deeply missed by Barry, Leanne, Kaywyn, Wendy and their families, her friends and all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, ...

St John’s Caring Callers is a free anonymous service where volunteers regularly call people who might be living alone or ...