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First community exposure from Omicron case

Whole genome sequencing has detected a border-related case of Omicron who had briefly been active in the community. The Ministry of Health have announced that... Read More

Boaties asked to help in biosecurity response

Biosecurity New Zealand is asking boaties planning a voyage to Aotea Great Barrier Island this summer to be aware there are restrictions in place affecting... Read More

Latham to lead in Tests against Bangladesh

Tom Latham has been named Blackcaps captain for the Walton Test Series against Bangladesh, starting at Bay Oval on New Year's Day. With regular captain Kane... Read More

Morning Mount rescue serving as beach warning

A Papamoa man is wanting to share his rescue story with the aim of warning people about the potential dangers when swimming in the ocean. Brent Phillips was down... Read More

Three children in critical condition after crash

Three of the five children involved in a crash in Matamata remain in a critical condition. A car was found in a ditch off Morrinsville-Walton Road on Monday... Read More

No new Covid community cases in the BOP

There are no new Covid community cases in the Bay of Plenty today. The latest numbers from the Ministry of Health show there are 46 new community cases throughout... Read More

Traffic chaos on state highways resolved

UPDATE 6:05pm: Traffic congestion affecting SH29, from the Lower Kaimai area to Tauriko has now resolved. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says Traffic has eased... Read More

Beach chair makes 88-year-old‘s year

Judy McGregor will treasure the moment a beach wheelchair gave her. The 88-year-old from Auckland lost her husband during the August lockdown and had to grieve... Read More

Tauranga Waitangi Day celebrations postponed

Tauranga's Waitangi Day celebrations for 2022 have been postponed amid Covid concerns. After careful consideration and much disappointment, the trustees of... Read More

Café owner fears another teen rampage at NY

A Whangamatā business owner who had his café damaged after a teen riot is concerned it may happen again this New Year's with a number of events cancelled. Blackies... Read More

December‘s drowning rate “horrendous”

Fun in the sun is how most people picture their summer, but New Zealanders are being urged to see sense when it comes to water. December has one of the worst... Read More

Summer Haze concert goers to descend on Tauranga

Festival goers are preparing for an afternoon music as they head along to the Summer Haze concert at Tauranga's Wharepai Domain. Fresh from their headlining... Read More