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'False confession': Killer's conviction quashed

An Ōpōtiki man who spent three years in prison for beating his elderly neighbour to death has now had his manslaughter conviction quashed in a so-called... Read More

Aussie icon signs on for T20 Black Clash

Team Rugby aren't wasting any time adding star names to their roster for the 2026 T20 Black Clash. After a five-run defeat to Team Cricket earlier this... Read More

International visitor numbers and spend on rise

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

Expect delays during Reid Road slip repair

Western Bay of Plenty District Council are starting work on Wednesday September 10 to fix a slip that's undercutting a road safety barrier on Reid Rd in Welcome... Read More

Four more charged in relation to alleged murder

Police have charged four more people in relation to the alleged murder of a Rotorua man. Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died in Rotorua Hospital of critical injuries... Read More

Take the 5+ A Day Spring Vegetable Challenge

Can you add fresh New Zealand grown spring vegetables to your day? That's the call going out to all New Zealanders, who can win boxes of spring vegetables to... Read More

Cars impounded and owners facing criminal charges

Two Kinleith men have had their cars impounded and are facing criminal charges after two recent incidents involving sustained loss of traction. The first... Read More

SPCA asks Kiwis to open their hearts to dogs

SPCA is asking Kiwis to open their hearts to SPCA's longest-staying residents. For Barry, the wait for his forever home has been too long. The seven-year-old... Read More

Rotorua Adaptive Tri: breaking barriers

The Rotorua Triathlon and Multisport Club has announced the Rotorua Adaptive Tri; an inclusive multisport event designed especially for Bay of Plenty tamariki... Read More

Real estate market activity surges with rate drop

The number of house listings has risen and the real estate sector is expecting more activity as buyers feel more confident amid falling interest rates. The... Read More

Calm weather for Aims Games in Tauranga

The start of meteorological spring brings calmer, more settled conditions to the North Island, with mostly light showers and plenty of sunshine in the east. In... Read More

Tairua twins thrive with cochlear implants

Seven-year-old twins Jett and Ashe Cooper once lived in a world that was slowly growing quieter and quieter. Now, thanks to cochlear implants, their lives... Read More