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A dozen quirky new laws you may not have heard of

Here's 12 up-and-coming bits of legislation you may have missed thanks to the hustle and bustle of Covid-19 this year. They are yet to complete the full... Read More

Seven new Covid cases in the BOP

There are seven new cases in the Bay of Plenty. Four of these cases are in Tauranga, two cases are in Western Bay of Plenty and one case in the Whakatāne District. Six... Read More

Traffic chaos on state highways

UPDATE 1.14PM: Motorists are advised of significant traffic congestion on State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge. Travel is currently very slow on the... Read More

Kaitiaki based on site at Omanawa Falls

Kaitiaki (guardians) will be based on site at Omanawa Falls again this summer. The kaitiaki from Ngāti Hangarau will be based at the falls to educate all manuhiri... Read More

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A man is being charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a woman. Area investigations manager Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson says the... Read More

Tauranga video game store a location of interest

A Tauranga video game store has been named as a contact tracing location of interest by the Ministry of Health. Anyone who was at EB Games Tauranga Crossing Mall... Read More

Dermatologists issue melanoma risk warning

Alcohol and the sun could prove a lethal combination in developing skin cancer, with tattoos also proving an additional risk factor for the deadly disease, according... Read More

ClimateWatch: How January is shaping up?

La Nina remains with us, but only just, says WeatherWatch.co.nz "The warmer than average sea conditions north of NZ continue to produce big rainmakers in the... Read More

New café announced for Thirty Eight Elizabeth

Residents of Elizabeth Towers and locals alike have another reason to get excited about the Thirty Eight Elizabeth development with another stunning food and beverage... Read More

Holiday road toll rises to 14

Fourteen people have died during this Christmas-New Year holiday road toll period, surpassing last year's total with two days to go. Police confirmed one... Read More

Bangladesh hold strong against Black Caps

The Bangladesh batters' patience has put the visitors in a prime position at stumps on day two of the first cricket Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh... Read More

Fatal crash information appeal

Police investigating a fatal crash in the Waikato are appealing for information from the public. Arapuni Road in Waipa re-opened late last night following the... Read More