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Saturday's forecast: reasonably settled weather

Conditions are mostly settled around the country thanks to high pressure, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. "But settled doesn't necessarily mean cloud free... Read More

Police ask for help following aggravated robbery

Police are asking for the public's help after an aggravated robbery on Friday afternoon at a store on The Strand, Whakatane. About 4.40pm, a man entered the... Read More

More free online specialist breastfeeding support

Online breastfeeding cafés run by lactation consultants are the latest in a suite of FREE specialist breastfeeding support services now available through... Read More

Plan ahead - detours for State Highway 30

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that two detours will be in place from next week for SH30 Te Ngae Road between Vaughan Road and Ōwhata roundabout... Read More

Warning: Sextortion continues to rise in NZ

Preventing a tragic outcome for victims of sextortion is the goal for one woman as cases continue to rise in New Zealand. Netsafe's chief customer officer,... Read More

NZ to ramp up security defences

New Zealand's Defence Force will ramp up its readiness for combat, taking a more "proactive and purposeful" approach as part of a new government strategy. High-level... Read More

Top three BOP apprentices of the year announced

The top three apprentices from the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau Region are being announced for the 2023 Registered Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the... Read More

Zespri files civil case in China

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is taking legal action to try to stop the unauthorised production and sale of its gold kiwifruit in China. Zespri owns the rights... Read More

SH25a Embankment had fill tipped into it

Analysis of a massive slip that split a Coromandel highway shows the road design of decades ago was not up to extreme weather in the current climate. A huge... Read More

Stolen ute driven by Tom Phillips found

The bronze Toyota Hilux ute being sought in relation to missing man Tom Phillips has been located. "Police would like to thank the public for their ongoing... Read More

Council decides fate of iconic museum building

Rotorua's council has voted to finish restoring the city's iconic museum building in spite of a steep cost rise — but aims to keep its share to its original... Read More

Council to conduct annual water main flushing

Tauranga residents may see temporary discolouration of their water from Monday. Tauranga City Council will be conducting its annual water main flushing program... Read More