New Zealand'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A CoromandelThere are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.08 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandFresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and CoromandelMore wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared08 May 07:20 PM
New ZealandLive: Highway reopens after slip, schools closed due to 'localised flooding'State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.01 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Slip closes SH2 at Karangahake Gorge, SH25 Coromandel, more rain comingSlips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.01 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Weather and road information for BoP and CoromandelRain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.30 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandLive: Slip blocks SH25, more rain expected as storm tracks southSlips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.30 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'You ok bro, stop 4 a yarn': Scotty's signs put smiles on facesThe social worker offers free chats about mental health and wellbeing.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultantsFinancial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.25 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandNo tsunami threat from Kermadec Islands earthquakeThe National Emergency Management Agency says people should follow updates.24 Apr 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excelsTodd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.23 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20mTauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassed': Teens blackmailed over intimate picturesPolice warn: "Never send pictures of this nature to someone you have met on the internet."16 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuChiefly woman ensured the survival her peopleEarly travellers thought Rungateranga was full of kumara.13 Apr 05:20 PM
PoliticsThree Waters reset: Govt to create 10 new entities; Luxon calls rebrand a 'dumb policy'The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.12 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandFlying furniture: Family faces up to $100k in damage after tornadoA neighbour also described lying in her caravan, fearful a tree would fall on her.12 Apr 07:22 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
New Zealand'We ran for cover': Mum and kids hide in hallway as tornado hits Bay of Plenty orchard'There was debris flying everywhere... I saw furniture and things flying past.'11 Apr 09:50 AM
New Zealand'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandSurf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racingCrews will put their rescue skills to the test.11 Apr 12:11 AM
PropertyInflux of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five yearsŌmokoroa is now the Western Bay of Plenty's second biggest town.10 Apr 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee risesAn increase in user fees and charges is also expected.30 Mar 05:23 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slipAerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.29 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crews fight large shed fire after 'massive explosion'Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.26 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandHorse dies and 2 injured after crash on SH2Police were called around 6.30am.22 Mar 06:40 PM
TravelEat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiencesCare about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.21 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
New ZealandSharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journeyThe 2.75m great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month.14 Mar 07:37 AM
New ZealandCocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ societyIt comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.12 Mar 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction of two new Ōmokoroa schools get Govt tickConstruction of two new schools in Ōmokoroa will begin next year.08 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandTurtle-y awesome: 'Cheeky' green turtle Smee returned to oceanHe needed help after being hooked by a fisherman.07 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandWaitekohekohe recreational park officially opensNew park opens for Katikati's walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.06 Mar 03:48 AM
PropertyWaihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through townStorm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.05 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cycloneThere's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.26 Feb 10:06 PM
