The Earthquake Commission has awarded 13 researchers a total of $1m as part of its Biennial Grants to help New Zealanders better understand our natural hazard risks and identify ways to reduce the impact...

UPDATE 8.25PM: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. In a statement released tonight, police have confirmed that one person has died following the serious...

The New Zealand Barbarian Rugby Club has today announced the 2021 New Zealand Barbarians squad that will assemble inTaupō this week. New Zealand Barbarian President Bernie Allen says after much...

Youth, artists, lawn bowlers, bridge players and disabled people who love to fish will be among the myriad of people to benefit from Tauranga City Council's new Community Grants Fund. Twenty-four grants...

A 33-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man have been arrested by police in the Eastern Bay of Plenty in relation to drug and firearms offences. Police carried out raids last week in relation to the trade...