Carolyn Ion is putting her hat in the ring for the mayoral role after nearly 18 years as a Kawerau District councillor. Though she is also standing as a councillor at large, she feels the time is now ...

Emergency services are attending a vehicle crash in Ruatoki, south of Whakatāne. “The two-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just after 3pm,” police said. Ruatoki Valley Road is closed ...

Emergency services are attending a vehicle crash in Ruatoki, in eastern Bay of Plenty. “The two-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just after 3pm,” police said. Ruatoki Valley Road is ...