The Government has officially confirmed it will proceed with a significant overhaul of New Zealand’s secondary school qualification system, including the replacement of the current NCEA programme.

Rangatahi and youth advocates have presented their aspirations to Ōpōtiki District Council to have a greater say in council ...

Beach Hoppers remain “resilient” despite weather warnings of heavy rain lashing the country and high petrol prices. The ...

Heavy rain continues to lash the Bay of Plenty, with forecasters warning the region could be in for a deluge on top of what ...

There will be a collision of old and new cricket history when the two Western Bay premier sides square off on the Blake Park international wicket block. Few local cricket fans could have imagined the ...

As another intense weather system bears down on the Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga City Council may look to close Adams Ave ...

On 25 March 2026, Audrey passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Arvida Bethlehem Views, Tauranga. Dearly loved wife of Derek (dec’d) and treasured Mum to Judith and John; Grant and Karo; ...

Two large wildfires that erupted late last year in Tongariro National Park were both triggered by vehicles throwing hot metal ...

Two councils that have repeatedly dealt with devastating storm damage have bought Tarpaulin Makers’ Ark flood barriers - an ...

Adams Ave in Mount Maunganui will be temporarily closed to vehicles from 5pm today, as heavy rain is forecast to affect the ...

After four years of construction, the $90 million Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to open soon, with travellers eagerly ...

Homeless people and their advocates are joining a protest against proposed new police powers they say will “further victimise ...