One dead, two injured in Bay of Plenty crash

AA calls for tighter rules on e-bikes and e-scooters

Increasingly powerful e-bikes and e-scooters were hitting the market and causing a headache for police, says motorists' advocacy group.

'Shocking situation': Two Tauranga libraries, pool lose Sunday hours

The changes, part of the 2026/27 annual plan, reflected lower use on Sundays and aimed to keep “rates increases as low as possible while continuing to deliver essential services”.

Rotorua cafe to operate fully in te reo Māori: 'A precious taonga'

Rumaki Cafe will operate as an "immersive te reo Māori space", with customers encouraged to speak the language while ordering and interacting inside.

One in serious condition after crash involving car, cyclist in Wellington

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.