Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

Cooking demonstrations, fish filleting and mussel opening competitions are part of the fun at the Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival.

The owners of a stranded luxury launch have put it up for sale after failing to free it from sand.

Greg Meads enjoyed his final months of freedom in a plush beachfront home with another woman before being convicted of murder.

An old postcard has revealed skeletons under the Mt Maunganui beach and an academic says a new bill would allow access to be restricted.

A launch believed to be worth more than $400,000 was this morning lying wrecked on the Tauranga coast after hitting rocks.