Rural

Two vehicle crash near Kawerau

Police report there has been a two vehicle crash near Kawerau on Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene on SH34, near Park Rd, about 10.45am. The collision... Read More

K Valley Rollin’ & Strollin’ event cancelled today

The Rollin' & Strollin' event planned to open the new improved walking and cycling track in the Kopurererua Valley Reserve today has been cancelled. 'Unfortunately,... Read More

The Army assault on winter ills

Low of 8, low of 5, low of 8, low of 5, low of 5. The mercury has crept chillingly down day-by-day this week and is expected to stay down until the end of August. The... Read More

Brace yourself for the weather ahead

A string of strong fronts whipping the country after zooming across the Tasman like a train with carriages hurtling along after each other is just some of the... Read More

Police unveil new Eagle helicopters

New Zealand Police has officially unveiled its brand new fleet of Eagle helicopters at a launch event at Onehunga on Friday afternoon. From July 1, the Police... Read More

Tourism funding for Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will be receiving $483,960 from Government in the third round of funding from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund - TIF, announced... Read More

Celebration for Plummers Point cycleway opening

The community are being encouraged to hop on their bikes and test out the latest section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway next weekend. Bring your bike,... Read More

Wallabies knocking on the door

It was the unmistakable silhouette of a wallaby that excited. A Facebook post of an about-to-be-deceased wallaby as it leapt across the railway lines in front... Read More

Police remind trampers and walkers to plan ahead

Following a number of recent incidents involving people getting into difficulty outdoors Police are reminding people to plan and prepare before heading out this... Read More

Whakatane council plant trees during Matariki

The Whakatane District Council Open Spaces staff have come together with a number of local students over the last two weeks to plant specimen native trees as part... Read More

Dumped carcasses found in Oropi area

Warning: The below image is un-blurred and may disturb some readers. The carcasses of an unidentifiable animal has been found in the Oropi area, prompting a warning... Read More

NZKGI celebrate 25 years and book launch

The New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers is celebrating 25 years as an incorporated group. The NZKGI's central role as an advocate for growers of New Zealand's... Read More