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Bay of Plenty officer gains Order of Merit

A Bay of Plenty police officer has been recognised for his services to the New Zealand Police and the community on this year's New Year Honours list. Superintendent... Read More

Covid wrap: Close contact search, 2nd Omicon case

As some North Island regions move to the orange traffic light setting at 11.59pm, New Zealand now has found two Omicron cases that were briefly in the community,... Read More

Police urge trampers to carry distress beacon

Police and the Mountain Safety Council are asking people to be prepared when heading outdoors this summer. The two organisations are advising campers and trampers... Read More

Powerco: Look up and know what‘s below

DIYers should beware of overhead lines and underground gas pipes and cabling around the home this summer - otherwise they might be in for a shock. That's the... Read More

Rotorua motel goes up in flames

The Golden Glow Motel on Rotorua's Fenton St has gone up in flames. Five Fire and Emergency trucks were at the scene on Thursday morning and police had blocked... Read More

Matamata crash: two children still critical

One of five children in a stolen car that crashed on a country road between Matamata and Morrinsville has been discharged from hospital - but two of his companions... Read More

Mount RSA re-listed as latest location of interest

Mount Maunganui's Returned and Services' Association (RSA) has been re-listed as the latest location of interest in New Zealand's community Covid-19 outbreak,... Read More

Warm weather expected for NYE

A warm night is on the cards as people prepare to farewell 2021 on Friday. High pressure is likely to dominate New Zealand for the last day and night of 2021,... Read More

Bangladesh Test series to be Ross Taylor‘s last

Ross Taylor has confirmed this summer will be his last for the Blackcaps, marking the end of a remarkable 16-year international career. Taylor signalled his intentions... Read More

Eight new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty

The Ministry of Heath is reporting eight new Covid-19 cases in the community in the Bay of Plenty. There are a total of 60 new cases being reported around the... Read More

Second Omicron community case confirmed

Today there are an additional six Omicron cases to report among arrivals at the border, taking to total to date to 78. Yesterday, the Ministry of Health confirmed... Read More

Weather recap for 2021

Weather around New Zealand is often changeable, sometimes severe and at times it can be deemed extreme! This year MetService issued Warnings for around 60 Severe... Read More