A Christmas spending slump failed to deter from an increase in shopping in the Bay.

A cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.

Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.

Scorching days in the sun, crashing waves as you sleep - is the Kiwi holiday under threat?

Tauranga, Rotorua and Eastern Bay fire crews kept busy with series of minor fires.

Georgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.

A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

Bay Dreams 2019: A festival that had us wanting more.

Would you pay more than triple the price for a ride home?

A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.

83 people have been processed for drink driving during a police operation.

A Katikati Lotto player is $31,273 richer after winning second division.

Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.

95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.

Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.

Campers have been forced to evacuate amid rising floodwaters.

Kiwi hitmaker Stan Walker says 2019 will be his biggest year yet

Boxing Day sales starting earlier for NZ Post.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.

Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.

The partnership aims to help higher learning students access the Postgraduate Diploma

All Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.

There was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.

It is the latest in a string of food contamination scares involving strawberries.

Hundreds waited for hours, many in the rain, to be part of Bayfair's revamped opening.

The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.

Bayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp

So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

The last meningococcal case in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes areas was in September.

Eliza Wallis (née Hart) was one of the founding members of the National Council of Women.