“Always swim at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags. If you get in trouble, turn onto your back and float, ...

With sadness, we announce that Angus passed away on Christmas Day, following a long illness, aged 83. God has called him home. Dearly loved husband of Judith for 59 years, beloved Dad of Campbell and ...

The principal of a rural Bay of Plenty primary school is “gutted” after thieves broke into a shed and stole thousands of ...

The now retired and Pāpāmoa -based Pickard has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year ...

Since December 2022, when police launched Operation Open Roads, New Zealand has seen a significant reduction in death and ...

Venter has gained more than 15 million Instagram views, a number-one spot on the Hot NZ Singles Charts, had significant ...

Murray has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to literature. The independent writer, who ...

Te Runa, 26, was sentenced in 2024 in the Rotorua District Court forto two years, three months and 15 days’ imprisonment and ...

A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the final time, due to sponsorship ...

If you’re planning to freedom camp in Tauranga, it’s important you play your part in keeping our beautiful corner of New ...

Howard passed away peacefully on Tuesday 31 December 2024. Much loved partner of Kay, father to Richard. Will be missed by family and friends. Celebration of Howard’s life, to be advised.

In 2024, carnage on Rotorua roads contributed to the tally – there were 12 deaths, the most locally for several years.