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Earthquake-prone buildings review brought forward

The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four... Read More

Pyes Pa Road closure following crash

Hato Hone St John ambulance officers are in attending a crash on Pyes Pa Road. The incident was a single-vehicle collision on Pyes Pa Road at 5:35. The... Read More

Infant pilot whale washes up at Ōhope Beach

An infant whale has been found dead on a Bay of Plenty beach. Department of Conservation operations manager for Whakatāne, David Beattie, says staff and... Read More

Crash at Cameron road intersection

A person has been injured in a crash at a Cameron Road intersection. "Police were alerted to a crash at the intersection of Cameron Road and Wharf Street,... Read More

Road closed, SH1 Taupō

State Highway 1, Hatepe is closed due to a truck rolling, says a police spokesperson. "The crash was reported at 4:15pm. "No injuries have been reported. "The... Read More

Zespri poised for strong season in China

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China is underway, with the award-winning KiwiBrothers featuring in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting... Read More

The app helping older people gain independence

It's been 12 months since ACC launched Nymbl, a strength and balance app to help older New Zealanders keep their independence. In the past year more than... Read More

Person located safe after search in bush off SH36

Update 4.44 pm, a police spokesperson says the person has been located safe and well. Original report: Rescue efforts are underway after a person has... Read More

Youths caught on the run following burglary

Swift action by nearby Police officers has resulted in three youths arrested following a burglary in Rotorua this morning. At around 6:30am Police were alerted... Read More

Mount Mustangs outstanding on the rink

Amidst the thunderous cheers and whirring of wheels, the Mount Mustangs Inline Hockey teams have left an indelible mark on the prestigious Mt Wellington Invitational... Read More

Supercars Taupō 2024: drivers to descend on CBD

Taupō will be roaring next month as all 24 Supercars descend on the town's CBD ahead of the ITM Taupō Super400. Today, the cars and drivers will convoy... Read More

$100k up for grabs to improve community facilities

Groups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More