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Man arrested following Waikato bank robbery

Police have arrested a man following three robberies in the Waikato. Police were initially called to the first robbery at the Westpac bank in Chartwell just before... Read More

Traffic delays after crash in Whakamarama

Reports are coming in of traffic delays on State Highway 2 after a crash near Whakamarama this afternoon. Police were notified of a car going down a bank near... Read More

Police launch new emergent technology policy

New Zealand Police has released a specific policy around the use of emergent technology. The policy provides guidance for staff who are given opportunities to... Read More

Airways New Zealand announces $31m loss

Airways New Zealand has announced a loss after tax of  $31.3 million for the year ending 30 June 2020. The  impact of Covid-19 travel restrictions from... Read More

Fatal crash on SH2

Update: State Highway 2 has reopened after a fatal crash in Paengaroa this afternoon. Earlier: One person has died at the scene following a serious crash on... Read More

Endometriosis sufferers impacted during COVID-19

Endometriosis New Zealand says hundreds of woman have suffered from a lack of diagnosis and treatment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ENZ chief executive Deborah Bush... Read More

Warning to check fuel tanks after driver injured

Farmers are being warned that poorly maintained tripod tanks are a serious health and safety risk to fuel users. This safety alert comes after a fuel tanker driver... Read More

UOW gets behind demand for social workers

The University of Waikato says the social work sector is 'crying out for more graduates” as it faces added pressure in the wake of COVID-19, and the academic... Read More

One person seriously injured in Paengaroa crash

Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a serious crash on State Highway 2 in Paengaroa this afternoon. A police spokesperson says they were notified... Read More

Tauranga swim school wins national award

A Tauranga swim school that operates from Baywave and Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre has recently been awarded the 2020 Swim School Innovation Award. BaySwim... Read More

BOP leaders selected for environmental programme

Five Bay of Plenty high school students will learn essential environmental leadership skills during a week-long programme for young New Zealanders next month.... Read More

One killed in Waikato crash

UPDATE 3.21PM: One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 27. Emergency services are at the scene of the fatal crash on SH27, between Tatuanui and... Read More