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Boat on the rocks on Tauranga‘s waterfront

A boat has grounded on the rocks on Tauranga's waterfront. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council says the Harbourmaster team were notified earlier this morning... Read More

Three people injured in serious crash

UPDATE 3.27PM: State Highway 1 north of Tirau has reopened following a serious crash earlier today. "Police thank motorists for their patience," says a police... Read More

Information sought after service stations targeted

Waikato Police are asking for the public's help following two incidents where service stations were targeted, reportedly by the same group of people. Police... Read More

Delays expected as clean-up continues

Road users are being urged to drive to the conditions and expect delays, even when their state highway may be open. Roading contractors are out again today at... Read More

Rainbow lorikeets spotted at Waihī Beach

Visitors and residents at Waihī Beach are spotting some colourful parrots. Recently, sightings of a flock of rainbow lorikeets have been reported in the area. The... Read More

Heavy rain watch issued for Bay of Plenty

A heavy rain watch has been issued for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions today. The MetService is forecasting more heavy rain for parts of northern and... Read More

North Island road closures: what you need to know

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has been undertaking geotechnical assessments in a number of areas where there have been slips onto the road and underneath the... Read More

Derailed train: BOP track remains closed

KiwiRail teams are still assessing the site of the wagon derailment near Te Puke and undertaking preparation to recover the track. Around 5.30am on Sunday, a... Read More

Maiden victories at Billabong Grom series opener

Sophia Brock (Mnt) and Spencer Rowson (Tara) claimed maiden wins at the first event of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Billabong completed at Mount Maunganui. The... Read More

Police‘s latest weapon against phone-using drivers

Next time you pick up your phone at the lights for a sneaky text, the Phantom could well be behind you. The unmarked motorcycle is one of only two in the country... Read More

Live flood updates: Five people rescued overnight

Aucklanders are waking to the sound of yet more rain over the already sodden city as the state of emergency there enters its fourth day. Fire and Emergency says... Read More

Kelly all class in torrid surf lifesaving champs

Claudia Kelly may have claimed six gold medals at the Eastern Region surf lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui over the weekend but her biggest victory... Read More